Posts by Mary Clare Wojcik
Year of the Fire Horse
Every season has its own rhythm. Some ask us to build. Some ask us to hang on and keep breathing. Others ask us quietly to transform. On February 17th, many celebrated the Lunar New Year. In many wisdom traditions, including the lunar zodiac, each year is understood to carry certain symbolic qualities. This isn’t about prediction. It’s about metaphor — a way of relating to the inner and outer…
Read MoreThe Return of Light
Winter Solstice, December 21st, marks the longest night of the year — that threshold moment when darkness feels like it just won’t let go, but it does. On December 22nd, the light lasts a little bit longer. Slowly, the light returns with days growing longer…but you cannot perceive it yet. The shift is real, but invisible. This natural cycle holds deep meaning for us — descent is…
Read MoreGiving In: The Gratitude Practice You Might Be Missing
In honor of Thanksgiving, we gather this week to give thanks. We count blessings, name what we’re grateful for, and take stock of all the good in our lives. And all of that matters. These moments of gratitude anchor us, remind us to pause and recognize the blessings that surround us. And, here’s what’s…
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