A Meditation Primer
The one thing I know is that meditation works. Thanks to Maria Popova for posting this guide with a zillion links and a quick and simple video.
via How to Meditate: An Animated Guide – Brain Pickings
Horned God?
via The Horned Helmet Of Henry VIII With Its Capricious Bearing
Henry at 29
Fascinating photographs and video about the helmet gifted to Henry VIII by Holy Roman Emperor Maximillian I, in 1514 AD.
Just to put it into context, Henry was still young (only 23), still tied to Rome, still married to Catherine of Aragon, and still trying for sons and heirs.
Several horned gods thrive from pagan times. Most, like Cernunnos and Jupiter Ammon, are associated with fertility. It makes me wonder where and when Henry donned his helmet.
Thanks to Realm of History for this post and all the fascinating bits they unearth.
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Love, Light, and Peace to You on Summer Solstice
There is nothing more inspiring, more comforting, more magical, than the liminal boundary between earth and water, water and sky. Rocked by mother earth, bathed by fire, swept by salt breeze, and serenaded by ocean waves, I lie in peace and perfection.
Blessings, peace, and joy to you this perfect summer’s day. ~Wendy
Committing to the Mistake and Writing in the Age of That Guy
Some sage thoughts for another Monday morning…