Dear Universe, I understand the idea of a contract. Sign your name on the dotted line and seal your fate. It’s permanent. It’s binding. It’s official. In other words, it’s a deal that’s difficult to break. About a year ago I heard the term “soul contracts” and was intrigued to learn more. I planned on reading a book about it, …
30 Day Challenge
Dear Universe, A couple of months ago I was reading one of my go to spiritual resources—O Magazine—when the headline, “How to Find Your Purpose—Fulfill Your Destiny” screamed at me. If anyone could help me figure out my purpose, it had to be Oprah, I thought. It might take years, but if Oprah was in my corner, I was up …
Your Year
Dear Universe, I hope everyone’s 2013 is off to a happy start, one that feels refreshing and hopeful. I spent New Year’s Day being very busy. With all the traditions to follow it really felt like the day flew by! But, it felt important to follow some of the superstitions I wrote about. So I ate my twelve (possibly thirteen—I …
Take What You Need
Dear Universe, Before officially welcoming in the New Year, I think today is a good opportunity to let things go. Take a few minutes today to ask yourself this one question: What things do you wish to let go of from this year or from the past that you don’t want to carry into tomorrow, into the New Year? You …
New Year’s Luck
Dear Universe, Well, 2013 is almost here. Some people have traditions for the New Year like making resolutions, bucket lists or celebrating with loved ones. While these are worthy traditions, I thought it might be time to expand my horizons and increase my chances for the best year yet. I hunkered down during a snowstorm, cuppa tea in hand, to …
12-12-12
Dear Universe, I’ve always liked the number 12—probably because my birthday is January 12th. But throughout my life 1’s and 2’s and 12’s have popped up as significant numbers for me. When I was in grad school, my favorite professor did a lecture, several actually, on the significance of 12. He felt that many books were written in a twelve …
Hallow’s Eve
Dear Universe, Ahh, October 31st. Halloween. The time for costumes, candy and horror movies. The time for ghosts, ghouls and goblins. Or the time for superstitions, rituals and fortune telling. Yes. That’s right. It’s probably not surprising that some people believe Halloween is the best night to perform particular rituals and that it’s the best time to foretell future events …