Diamonds and Stones
by John Denver, My Mom and Simple Reminders of Love During Tough Times Some days are diamonds, some days are stones: When I was a kid, …
Author: Avia
Avia proposes, that by learning various cultural and archetypal meanings of symbols, we can utilize those meanings for guidance in solving real-life problems. Avia’s writings and presentations come from her passion for sharing the potential of symbolism as a catalyst for self-development and collective awareness.
Avia has an undergraduate degree in anthropology and has been an understudy in several tribal and spiritual organizations.
Intro to Identifying Animal Totems
Exploring and Identifying Animal Totems: There are many ways to identify ourselves with specific animal totems. Some ways are simpler than others. When I am asked questions …
Dreaming of Tattoos
Ideas About the Meaning of Dreaming of Tattoos A friend called this morning and asked about the symbolic meaning of dreaming of tattoos. I found …
Symbolic Perception
Random Thoughts About Symbolic Perception: What is it? Why does it Matter? Symbolic perception is seeing the world (or even our Universe) through meaningful goggles. …
Ways to Celebrate Trees: Arbor Day, Tree Day, Any Day
Arbor Day is recognized all over the world on different dates. In the US, it lands on the last Friday of every April. A buddy of …
Celtic Calligraphy
Thoughts About Celtic Calligraphy Celtic calligraphy is a unique way to express Celtic history and poetry within ancient Celtic designs. This distinctive form of writing …
About the Serenity Prayer Meaning
Serenity Now!Tips About the Serenity Prayer Meaning, Choices, Change, and Life Breaking down the Serenity Prayer meaning and actionable tips for improving life: For over …
Symbolic Solar Eclipse Meaning
At the time of this writing, a solar eclipse in our midst. Whether you see it or not is rather irrelevant. Why? Because these celestial …
Dangers of Animal Totem Assignment
Exploring the Dangers of Totem Assignment No worries, nobody is waving magic wands around turning people into toads! LOL. Rather, this post is about the tricky …
Symbolic Living Natural Magic
Thoughts About Symbolic Living Symbolic living is akin to living a magical, enchanted life. It takes a certain amount of belief and faith to live …
Tips to Understanding Dreams
Simple Tips to Understanding Dreams It’s been said an unobserved life isn’t worth living. The same holds true for unobserved dreams. Dreams reflect our inner …
Peeling off Labels: Tips to Individuality
About Avoiding Labels The only thing I have ever run away from in life is labeling. I have this neurotic aversion to being labeled, judged or pegged into …
Duck Encounter Meaning
Question About Seeing Ducks During Hard Times Suggestions about duck encounter meaning: I got a question about what seeing ducks might mean…especially if they are …
Symbolic Moon Phase Meanings
Exploring Moon Phase Meanings and Symbolism I don’t know about you, but I’m highly influenced by the moon, and her moon phase meanings. As a …
Praying Mantis Messages and Tips for Managing Stress
Help From Praying Mantis Messages in Times of Stress How praying mantis messages and meanings helped me with a stress-free relocation: I recently moved. While …
Symbolic Volcano Meaning
Exploring Volcano Meaning: I’ve been asked about the symbolic volcano meaning, and what volcanoes represent in the realm of philosophical symbolism. Volcanoes themselves can be …
Native American Story About Buzzards
A Native American Story about Aging, Death, and Kindness The Old Woman and the Three Buzzards This is a Native American story about how the …
New Moon Meaning and Stuff to Do
Exploring New Moon Meaning and Things to Do During the New Moon Every phase of the moon has a special, symbolic meaning and offers grand opportunities …