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…
We all face obstacles that can impede our journey and slow our momentum. Sometimes external influences are at play, and to move forward, our only choices are to find a way to overcome the obstacle or take a different direction. There are also times when we create illusory obstacles for a variety of reasons. We may unconsciously recognize that we…
Now and again, we find ourselves drawn into a conflict or drama that does not involve us. A friend or group we are associated with might expect or demand that we choose a side. It can be a difficult situation, but there are times when the only course of action is to remain neutral. You are being asked to remain…
The Queen is the most powerful chess piece on the board. It is the only piece that can move in any direction. Not only that, the Queen can move as many squares as necessary to achieve the desired outcome, and any obstacle in their way is removed from the board. In life, the highest vibration of the Queen embodies the…