Simple Coping Tips When Times are Tough
by Mindful Tactics for Tackling Tough Times Unless you live under a rock, you’ve probably gone through some kind of hardship. A good friend of mine …
Category: Avia’s Ancillaries
Creating and Using Mandalas for Focus
Exploring Mandalas for Focus I recently had a discussion with a buddy of mine who is practicing mandala therapy with her speech impaired partner and …
Squirrel Lessons About Perfectionism
Squirrely Ideas on (not) Being Perfect Do you hold yourself to high standards? If so, I salute you! Keeping a keen eye on excellence and …
The Flow of Nature in the Face of Change
How Nature Helps us Deal with Trauma and Change: I’ve been going through a rough patch lately (I know, who isn’t, right?). Mostly, I’m grappling …
Frogs, Flux, and Signs of Change
Lessons From the Frog About Change I realize frogs might not be the most snuggly symbolic topic, but I love them so much! Why? Well, …
Peregrine Parable
Exploring Falcon Wisdom and the Peregrine Parable Lessons from the Peregrine Parable: Very often we can glean symbolic meaning from stories, myths and parables. The …
Crossroads of Choice
Contemplating Crossroads of Choice I’ve been thinking about the crossroads…specifically crossroads of choice. You know those moments, when we are faced with two or more …
Shamanic Healing and Connecting With Pets
Suggestions for Energetic, Shamanic Healing for Animals I’ve had some experiences and exposure to shamanic healing, specifically in terms of connecting and comforting animals. It’s …
Symbolic Calligraphy
Symbolic Calligraphy: Unique Expression of Symbol and Script Symbolic calligraphy art is crafting the beautiful handwriting of calligraphy into the form of a symbol or …
Diamonds and Stones
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, …
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. …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
Porcupine Totem in Times of Grief
Avia’s Experience with the Porcupine Totem In Times of Grief My first encounter with the porcupine totem in times of grief was when my mother-in-law …
Elephant Trunk Up or Down: Elephant Statue Placement and Direction
Elephant Trunk Up or Down – Thumbs Up for Good Luck? Thoughts about elephant statue placement, direction and trunk position meanings: A while ago, I …
