Blog: Musings of Mary

Articles, Storytelling, and Poetry.

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The Quirky Number 13

 Ah!  The number 13!  Are you spooked?  Check out a quick dive into the religious significance, cultural notes, and history of the number 13.  Plus, some action items for you!

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Unfurling Your Wings: Embracing Spiritual Independence in July 2024

As the summer sun bathes the world in its warmth, July offers a potent opportunity for personal growth – a chance to explore and cultivate spiritual independence. Think of it as the butterfly emerging from its chrysalis, spreading its wings, and taking flight on its unique journey. Independence is important across all the bodies. Since we know our true selves, our choices are the most important.

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The Echo of Divinity: Exploring the Spark of God Within

Gazing at the star-studded tapestry of the night sky, a profound question stirs within us:

Where do we come from?

Throughout history, countless cultures and philosophies have grappled with this existential mystery, weaving narratives to explain our place in the grand cosmic dance. Among these narratives, a powerful and enduring theme resonates across traditions: the idea that we, as humans, carry within us a spark of the divine.

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Happy Mercury Retrograde Holidays!

Mercury, the planet of communications, commerce, travel, and mechanics, decides to slow down during the holiday season. It’s the famous Mercury Retrograde in play again, so let’s talk about navigating the most wonderful (and busy) time of the year.

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Full Moon in Gemini - Be Curious!

On November 27th, 2023, at 4:16 am ET, we will witness a full moon in Gemini, known as the Beaver Moon. This celestial event brings a curious energy and gives us the power to manifest our life goals. It is a potent opportunity to harness the duality and adaptability of Gemini to release what no longer serves us and embrace new beginnings.

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Love yourself, honey!

I am a huge fan of RuPaul’s Drag Race. The drag artists' creativity and talents are top-notch. They have to be well-rounded performers under pressure. It’s amazing.

At the show's end, RuPaul always says, “If you don't love yourself, how in the hell are you gonna love somebody else?”

It was one of those things that I would hear but not HEAR.

Until recently.

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Trauma is Trauma

I saw Kevin Smith’s video about his mental health journey, including a stay at a treatment center. He speaks from the heart about what he has learned through this process. It has many gems.

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Trippin’

This probably won’t surprise you, but I am a person who follows my intuition. When I get a gut feeling or my interest is peaked by something, I follow it. It even surprised me when I saw my mother (The Saint) watching the rosary at Lourdes, and I was googling tours to Lourdes.

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What we tell ourselves

There is a voice in our heads that talks to us constantly. It’s our program running in the background of our lives. It helps us make decisions, encourages us, protects us - it is the chatter that is constantly going. Even though that voice can seem like an incessant hum, it is at the forefront of guiding our lives, especially what we think of ourselves.

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Do Things Poorly: Perfect?

I often think about starting something new. I have a goal, but I need to learn or do new things to achieve that goal. The same fears initially come up just like everyone else - “What if I am not good at this? What if I can’t do what I need to do to get to the end goal?” The perfectionist in me hesitates to start because, well, what if it’s just wrong? “FAILURE,” I think to myself.

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That Pesky Number

I read an article recently explaining how some experts explained what “middle age” actually is. The age? 35. Well, I’ve sped right by that. Now, what do I do? What do I do with whatever time I have left? I went down the rabbit hole for a while of “whoa, time is flying, and I DON’T HAVE MUCH TIME LEFT!” I was a bit of a mind-blower, I won’t lie.

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Breathe, Pray, Journal, Meditate

I had one of those days where I was just at the end of my wits. It was one of those times that I had so much to do I didn’t know if I was coming or going.

So after my third phone call to get something resolved and having three different answers, I asked the Spirits, “What is going to make this better?”

And I heard - “Breathe, Pray, Journal and Meditate”. Heard it really clearly, actually.

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