Knowledge is power, but if that knowledge is not tempered by wisdom, it could be said that the knowledge and the power are wasted. Wisdom is the use of knowledge to improve ourselves and our lives in more than a material way, and to teach, help, and encourage others, so their path is easier to walk. To be wise is…
We all have a history, a story to share. By sharing our story, we share real-life issues that often reveal that others have had similar experiences. It can bring people together; all of a sudden, they discover that they are not alone. There's no right or wrong way to share, but be discerning. There is a right time and a…
Mouse is small and lives in a world that is full of predators and danger. Mouse has many reasons to fear, and yet Mouse is not a worrier. Mouse is not fearless, but it does not fret about a possible dire future that may never eventuate. In fact, Mouse spends no time dwelling on what-ifs or maybes. Mouse lives in…
Humans were made for motion, but our lives now keep many of us still for too many hours every day. As a consequence of living a more sedentary lifestyle, we may develop a multitude of physical and mental health issues. Our minds and bodies become inflamed and vulnerable to dis-ease and distress. The message of this dancing goddess is that…
Bias is defined as the prejudice that has a person favoring a belief, an ideology, person, or group over another, often unfairly and without an informed reason. While some preferences, like for strawberry over chocolate, are innocent, bias is the foundation of all aggression, oppression, inequality, stereotyping, and social injustice. We can be good people at our core but become…
Humans are, by nature, judgmental - even those who don't believe they are judgmental. It is a certainty that one person will form a judgment of another - for good or ill - and at times, that judgment will be based on nothing more than an impression or feeling. There are times when we need to be judgmental. Using our…
Humans are multifaceted beings. We have more facets to our nature and personality than the Drakven has scales and feathers. To some, Drakven is a divine messenger, while others see him as a demonic being. Who can say that either label is accurate? Nobody but the Drakven himself knows for certain. The Drakven says that some of his labels are…
According to legend, when Pegasus was a young colt, Athena took him to the isle of the Muses, who then raised and loved him. In his excitement upon his arrival, Pegasus struck the earth with his hooves. A spring flowed forth from where his hooves landed. These springs were said to be a source of inspiration and sacred to the…
We are all participants on a journey that is life. Do you ever wonder why you exist or if you have a greater purpose other than moving through life from one day to the next, working every day to pay the bills and provide for self and family? To know the answer to the question, you first have to know…