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Invictus by William Ernest Henley

2010-05-20T10:01:00.000-07:00

Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.

In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.

Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the Horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years
Finds and shall find me unafraid.

It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul.

Day 360- The LOVE Project

2010-01-09T10:49:00.000-08:00

This is a favorite & always supports me in choosing Love.

Day 362

2010-01-07T14:55:00.000-08:00

Day 362- The LOVE Project

The best part of the LOVE Project besides spreading Light and Love is… I committed myself to a year of creating something about Love everyday and reading other people’s beautiful inspirations about Love. In essence, the moment I wake in the morning I ask my angels & spirit guides, “What would be the most beneficial thing I could post about Love today.” The answer comes surprising quickly.

For many years, the first thoughts I experienced in the morning were fearful. I’d wake to worried and chaotic thoughts buzzing inside my head. In fact, I used to worry about everything: work, money, love, and family, to name a few. It’s refreshing not to spend my life worrying, and being stuck in all the fear generated by negative thinking. It’s taken many years to reach a place of calm, and in the midst of difficult circumstances have the ability to change my perspective and energy from fearful to loving. Quite a gift indeed!

Let LOVE In.

The LOVE Project- 365 Days of LOVE

2010-01-06T10:50:00.000-08:00

The holidays are behind us, and a New Year has emerged with the promise of hope and better days. In the past couple months I've been immersed with the release of EVIDENCE OF ANGELS. It's quite an experience to have the opportunity to create a book out of a profoundly personal and life- changing event. The book is a reflection of the journey I embarked upon after the death of a beloved friend. By writing and photographing this book I began a new journey. It is one thing to have an inspiration, even if given to you by the angels, and then bring it to life. Many angels, both ethereal and earthly supported me in its creation, and I am forever grateful for their kindness, inspiration and Love. I began another adventure on Sept. 29th, the day EVIDENCE OF ANGELS was released to the public. My intention for writing this book was to support others during their times of despair and grief. The message of the book is that we are never alone because we are surrounded by legions of angels.

Since the release of the book I've received many gifts to support me in learning new life lessons. The greatest gift is the awareness that in every moment I have the ability to choose a loving response to whatever external circumstances are happening in my life. A couple weeks ago I had an inspiration to begin The LOVE Project-365 Days on Face Book. Simply put, each day brings a new reflection or inspiration about Love. I felt the project would help me remember to choose Love and could help others as well.

I invite you to join The LOVE Project-365 Days

EVIDENCE OF ANGELS Book Review

2009-12-04T11:22:00.000-08:00

VOYA

What happens when someone dies? Are we alone in this world? Beginning with the death of a loved one, the first-person narrative takes us on a journey to discover the answer to these long-standing questions and in the process discovers angels amongst us: "I had seen angels in the library, in the park, at the fountain, almost everywhere I turned in the city. . ." The author researches angels and their purposes, from the Angel of Grief to the Angel of Winter, of Courage, of Healing, of Compassion, and so on. She collects stories from people throughout the city who have experienced angels, and hears messages as she creates photographs and conducts research. In her research, Scalora discovers that visions of angels have been associated with color throughout time, and her collection of photographs extends that association. The pictures are vibrantly colored, evoking an emotional reaction from the viewer tied with the ephemeral topic. In the tradition of her past work, most notably The Fairies (HarperTeen, 1999), Scalora blurs the line between fiction and nonfiction as she creates impressive photos of another world within the one we know. The text is short, but the photos hold viewers at each page so they can be studied. This is a beautiful book that will interest many—even those who aren't believers. Reviewer: Joyce Doyle

The Angel Book Program

2009-11-09T15:22:00.000-08:00

"Each time we give to others we are closer to what is truly divine." - Evidence of Angels

I am so excited about the Angel Book Program, which was created in one brain-storming session with a clever indie bookstore owner (Francine Lucidon of The Voracious Reader, Larchmont, NY) and has led to a fabulous Holiday Book Angel program.

By running a book angel program, you’re showing your support (and that of your customers) for your community and helping to give many children who’ve never owned a book that chance.

I hope many of my Indie Bookstore friends will participate.

Be a book Angel!

I Choose Love

2009-10-31T13:13:00.000-07:00

I was in Ashland, OR last week at a workshop with Gary Zukav and Linda Francis. Linda played this song, I CHOOSE LOVE by Shawn Gallaway. I absolutely love it and wanted to share it with you. A beautiful message; very inspiring and supportive.

Angel of Harmony

2009-10-29T10:38:00.000-07:00

Every blade of grass has its Angel that bends over it and whispers, "Grow, Grow" - The Talmud

Angels surround us everyday; remember to ask your angels for guidance and support. The answers may come in ways you do not expect. Open to their messages.

Angels Walk Among Us

2009-10-27T11:33:00.000-07:00

The golden moments in the stream of life rush past us and we see nothing but sand; the angels come to visit us, and we only know them when they are gone. ~George Elliot

Wayne Dyer- How God Tells You It's Time For a Change

2009-10-20T09:16:00.000-07:00

Paintings by Edmund Dulac

2009-10-18T12:30:00.000-07:00

Edmund Dulac, French Golden Age Illustrator, 1882-1953
In Europe, Golden Age artists were influenced by the Pre-Raphaelites and by such design-oriented movements as the Arts and Crafts Movement, Art Nouveau, and Les Nabis.

Edmund Dulac’s illustrations are unique and enchanting. He captures an otherworldly magic, which transports the viewer to a place of dreams inside themselves. He illustrated many of the classic fairytales, such as: Cinderella, Princess and the Pea, and The Little Mermaid. He created a book of his painting entitled, “Gods and Mortals in Love,” which is a must see for any lover of mythology and art.

Fairy Paintings by Arthur Rackham

2009-10-17T15:12:00.000-07:00

Arthur Rackham (19 September 1867 – 6 September 1939) was an English book illustrator.

Arthur Rackham illustrated many classic fairytales, fables, and is infamous for his paintings of fairies. His work is so lyrical, charming and magical; I find his artwork timeless and always inspiring.

Eckhart Tolle- Not Reacting to Content

2009-10-15T11:08:00.000-07:00

A beautiful way to live; not identifying with the content and roles in your life. Tolle describes this concept with such clarity and wisdom.

Alice In Wonderland by Tim Burton

2009-10-11T09:37:00.000-07:00

Alice In Wonderland is my all-time favorite fairytale. The visionary Director; Tim Burton is bringing this classic tale to the silver screen. The movie trailer looks amazing. Enjoy!

Where The Wild Things Are

2009-10-10T08:26:00.000-07:00

In case you haven't seen this trailer... Where The Wild Things Are by Spike Jonze.

This is one of my all time favorite children's books; a classic.

Closer to Love

2009-10-09T18:09:00.000-07:00

Closer To Love by Mat Kearney

Such a beautiful song; we are all moving closer to Love or fear. In every moment we have the power to choose. What will you choose?

Gary Zukav & Linda Francis

2009-10-08T17:32:00.000-07:00

Nine years ago I was watching Oprah, and Gary Zukav was the guest. I immediately resonated with his message about creating authentic power. SEAT OF THE SOUL is one of my top 3 favorite books. Their work supports me in being the change I would like to see in the world.

It is rare to find a video of Gary & Linda speaking, but alas I have stumbled across one.

Alexander McQueen's Spring Show

2009-10-07T10:16:00.000-07:00

Alexander McQueen is an absolute visual genius. His work reaches far beyond fashion design into the realm of fantasy and mythic beings. I found the whole show visually stunning and inspiring.

And the shoes... amazing art pieces.

Myth Blog is Back!

2009-10-06T06:52:00.000-07:00

How I have missed writing my blog. I'm back now after a long vacation and busy schedule with the release of my new book, EVIDENCE OF ANGELS. It's been very exciting to finally have this book out in the world after 3 years of working on it. I'd love to hear from those of you who have read it. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed creating it.

I love this video. Eckhart Tolle; The Enormous Power Of Yes.

I find so much wisdom and inspiration from his writings and lectures.

Angel Day

2009-08-23T10:49:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was Angel Day. I have been reflecting on the meaning of Angel Day. Kindness is the word that comes to mind. Kindness does not demand a thank you, kindness does not demand praise, and in essence kindness demands nothing. Rather kindness is a reflection of the love we carry in our hearts expressed by our acts compassion and connection to each other.

Everyday can be Angel Day if we allow our Love and joy to shine through. This is easier said than done when life presents challenges that feel unfair and painful. This is the perspective of fear and doubt. The late Franklin Delano Roosevelt spoke the infamous words, “ The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” Fear destroys our Light and smothers Love until all that remain is a darkness, which feels insurmountable. Fear is the absence of Light; a hopeless abyss that will carry you down until you make the choice to say, “No, I will not go down this road again.” There is a Light at the end of the tunnel, and this Light will lift you up, if you choose.

Butterfly

2009-08-21T15:55:00.000-07:00

While sitting in the plane waiting to take off from JFK I looked out the window and noticed a bright orange butterfly fluttering above a tiny patch of grass on the runway. This seemed an unlikely place for a butterfly. Immediately, I knew it was a message from above. Butterflies are symbols of transformation and beauty. The message that came to me is beauty is everywhere; even in the most unlikely places. This message supports me in remembering that no matter what is happening outside me, I can choose to find the perfection and beauty in every situation life presents to me. Which is the beauty of life. We always have a choice.

Fairy Energy

2009-08-15T07:44:00.000-07:00

I love Fairies. I never tire of the magical world of fairies. Which is why I am embarking on a new journey by starting to write a follow up book to my first book THE FAIRIES: Evidence of the Existence of Another World. I’ve been doing more research, which is always enlightening and fun.

Fortunately, more and more books published about fairies and other nature spirits.

Here are a some I recommend: The Fairy Bible by Teresa Moorey, How to Find Flower Fairies by Cicely Mary Baker, Flower Fairies Magical Moonlight Feast by Cicely Mary Baker, Faeries by Brian Froud and Alan Lee.

People often ask me how they can see fairies. I don’t believe there is one definitive answer to this question. What I can say is you have to quiet your mind, relax into the present moment and raise your consciousness to a higher level. The fairies live within the world we inhabit but on a much higher vibrational frequency. They live on the astral plane where many other magical spiritual beings of the devic realm reside.

Fairies can lose all semblances of human characteristics because they are shape-shifters. They can abstract their forms into whirling masses of energy, color and light. It is important to keep your heart and mind open to the different ways in which they may appear to you.

I am curious about my own fascination with fairies, angels and other magical and enchanted beings from the unseen world. When I was quite young I would sit in the garden looking under flowers for fairies. It was an instinctive impulse, and I guess I’m still looking. Joseph Campbell’s words come to mind, “Follow your bliss.” I am grateful the Universe has offered me opportunities to follow my bliss by exploring the unseen world and sharing my discoveries with others.

Footprints in the Sand

2009-08-11T18:17:00.000-07:00

This is such a beautiful poem. I hope you enjoy it.

Footprints in the Sand

One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord. Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.

In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand. Sometimes there were two sets of footprints, other times there was one only.

This bothered me because I noticed that during the low periods of my life, when I was suffering from anguish, sorrow or defeat, I could see only one set of footprints, so I said to the Lord, “You promised me Lord, that if I followed you, you would walk with me always. But I have noticed that during the most trying periods of my life there has only been one set of footprints in the sand.Why, when I needed you most, have you not been there for me?”

The Lord replied, “The years when you have seen only one set of footprints, my child, is when I carried you.”

Mary Stevenson, 1936

Hope

2009-08-04T10:56:00.000-07:00

This morning while working on my new book I looked up to see the photograph I took of the Angel of Hope. I heard a message to share with everyone.

Hope lifts us up, Hope inspires, and Hope connects us to our higher aspirations of goodness and Love. Hope heals.

This is what I have learned about Hope in the last year. There is Hope on a deeper level... Hope for me is the aspiration to my highest potential without attachment to the outcome.

Embrace Change

2009-08-02T13:40:00.000-07:00

Change is a constant. Nothing remains the same. We change; the weather changes; the seasons change; the stock market changes; change is a normal consequence of life.

I have noticed my own resistance to change. I now recognize this as resistance to the present moment, or more accurately my life. Resistance to change only causes pain. Open to your life; embrace change; this is the vertical path.

Corinthians 13

2009-07-30T17:13:00.000-07:00

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My friend, David shared this passage; Corinthians 13 at the workshop I attended last week in Mt. Hood, Oregon: Path To Authentic Power.

Gary Zukav and Linda Francis teach this workshop which is based on their books about creating authentic power.

Corinthians 13 reminds me of something Gary shared with me many years ago, he said, “There is nothing Love cannot heal.” So true, and reading this reminds me when I forget.

Corinthians 13

LOVE

If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing.

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. For we know in part and we prophesy in part, but when perfection comes, the imperfect disappears. When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put childish ways behind me. Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.

And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.

Dogs Are Angels On Earth

2009-07-27T18:25:00.000-07:00

I came across this piece, Reader's Dog Photos on the NY Times website; people submit pictures of their dogs. I found the images uplifting and wanted to share it with everyone.

Dogs are God's gifts to us.

Angels are everywhere

2009-07-18T11:17:00.000-07:00

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We were running behind schedule for our 7am departure at Newark Airport; I wasn’t concerned until the insurmountable security line confronted us. It didn’t look good. We had 20 minutes to catch the plane. My first choice was to relax; thinking we’ll make it just in the nick of time. But as time passed quickly and the line moved slowly, I suddenly knew we would not make our flight. I had to do something, but what? I was ensconced in a sea of unhappy travelers. Intuitively, I bolted out of the line to find help. There was no one in sight, except two TSA workers. I called to them and asked for help, they shook their heads ‘no’ in reply. I began to walk back to the line, and let go of the attachment to the outcome of making my flight. When out of nowhere, a man called to me. He quickly showed me his badge, checked my ticket and escorted us to the front of the line. We arrived at the gate as the cabin door was closing.

I’m quite sure this man was an angel; perhaps not the celestial variety of angel, yet, an angel non the less. We all have the potential to serve as angels for each other.
The visual archetype of an angel is a human with wings to fly; it is a beautiful metaphor for our aspirations to rise to our highest potential and greatest good.

EVIDENCE OF ANGELS Arrives

2009-07-16T13:52:00.000-07:00

After 3 years of working on my new book, EVIDENCE OF ANGELS it’s finally here. My lovely editor, Alyson over at HarperCollins just sent me an advance copy. It’s so exciting to hold it in my hands.

I always knew angels were present in my life but I was not aware of their constant guidance and messages until I began working on this book. Day after day the angels guided me to people and places to support me in the creation of this book.

I’m so excited to share this book with everyone.

Listen

2009-07-13T19:05:00.000-07:00

I wonder how many of us really listen when someone is speaking to us.

I was at a party recently and a friend was sharing an experience she had with me. While in the grocery store she noticed an old woman struggling to find a bottle in the spice rack. My friend asked the woman if she could help her find what she was searching for. The old woman said she was looking for paprika and it was difficult for her to read the small type on the bottles. After the spice was located the woman began to tell my friend about her life. They spent 45 minutes together in the store as the woman shared deep and meaningful reminiscences of her life. When old woman finished she thanked my friend for listening. My friend shared her feelings of gratitude for the opportunity to simply listen.

I was touched by this story and it made me think about how often life feels too busy to stop and listen.

We are always being sent messages from angels to support us in living to our highest potential. This story was gift to remind me to stop and listen to the guidance and wisdom being shared with me everyday.

Waiting For My Life To Begin

2009-07-11T07:11:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite books is…"Oh, the Places You’ll Go!" by Dr. Seuss. This book imparts truth and wisdom brilliantly.

Excerpt…

The Waiting Place…for people just waiting. Waiting for a train to go

or a bus to come, or a plane to go or the mail to come, or the rain to go

or the phone to ring, or the snow to snow or waiting around for Yes or No

or waiting for their hair to grow.

Everyone is just waiting.

Waiting for the fish to bite or waiting to fly a kite or waiting around for Friday night

or waiting, perhaps, for their Uncle Jake or a pot to boil, or a Better Break

or a string of pearls, or a pair of pants or a wig with curls, or Another Chance.

Everyone is just waiting.

NO!

That’s not for you!

Somehow you’ll escape all that waiting and staying. You’ll find the bright places where Boom Bands are playing.

…And will you succeed?

Yes! You will, indeed!

(98 and ¾ percent guaranteed.)

KID, YOU’LL MOVE MOUNTAINS!

…Your mountain is waiting.

So…get on your way!

-Dr. Seuss

This excerpt has always resonated with me because I used to spend my time waiting, too. I was waiting for my life to begin. Each day was leading to a better day, and in my imaginary future I would be happy and fulfilled. One day, everything changed, more accurately I changed. I stopped waiting. It was as if an angel touched me with the awareness that each moment is sacred and all I truly have is the present moment. The preciousness of life unfolded before me, and embraced me. Each morning I began to ask, “What will I choose to do with my precious moments? Live from my Love or live from my fear?”

What if you believed your life was precious; that all life is precious? How would your life change?

This is the question we all must ask ourselves.

Begin Today

2009-07-09T19:16:00.000-07:00

Recently, I had an interesting conversation… a friend said, “Some artists have one great work in them and that’s it; while other artists are prolific…” I found this so fascinating because from a superficial point of view this is true but when I look deeper, from my soul’s perspective, I know everyone has boundless creativity and infinite possibilities to express themselves no matter what form of expression they choose. It is fear that holds a person back from giving their gifts fully. We all have gifts to share whether it is creating artwork, music, food, gardens, clothing, a business…or anything else that comes from your highest potential and loving self.

It is never too late to follow your bliss and reach for the stars; true courage is the strength to face your deepest fears of unworthiness and powerlessness by challenging the destructive thoughts that keep you trapped in a self-constructed prison of limitations and regrets. We were meant for something bigger: something magnificent: beckons of Light for all to see.

Begin today…

Angel Of Inspiration

2009-07-08T13:48:00.000-07:00

Angel Of Inspiration by Suza Scalora

Be gentle with yourself.

You are a child of the universe,

no less than the trees and the stars.

In the noisy confusion of life, keep

peace in your soul.

- Max Ehrmann

The Mirror Of Divine Beauty by Rumi

2009-07-06T18:12:00.000-07:00

Augustine from THE FAIRIES

Rumi is always filled with wisdom and love.

My good friend Kelly sent me this and I felt moved to share it

with all of you...

You are the secret of God's secret.

You are the mirror of divine beauty.

Everything in the universe is within you.

Ask all from yourself.

The One at whom you are looking is you also.

Nelson Mandela's Inaugural Speech

2009-07-06T07:01:00.000-07:00

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.

Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.

It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.

We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant? Gorgeous? Talented?

Fabulous?

Actually, who are you not to be?

You are a child of god.

Your playing small doesn't serve the world.

There's nothing enlightened about shrinking

so that other people won't feel insecure around you.

We were born to make manifest the glory of god that is within us.

It is not just in some of us: it is in everyone.

And as we let our own light shine,

We unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.

As we are liberated from our own fears,

Our presence automatically liberates others.

2009-07-05T05:28:00.001-07:00

This is a piece written and illustrated by the artist Maira Kalman, entitled, "And The Pursuit Of Happiness." It chronicles her visit to Thomas Jefferson's home; Monticello in Virginia.

I really enjoyed it and felt it was appropriate, as it is the day after July 4th- Independence Day.

It appeared on her blog in the NY Times.

http://kalman.blogs.nytimes.com/?scp=1&sq=maira%20kalaman&st=cse

Happy 4th of July!

2009-07-04T13:43:00.000-07:00

2009-07-01T06:28:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the newly designed www.myth.com.

Here is a new video I directed for my book, EVIDENCE OF ANGELS, coming out

Oct.1, 2009.

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On Angels by Czeslaw Milosz

2009-06-26T08:29:00.000-07:00

All was taken away from you: white dresses,
wings, even existence.
Yet I believe in you,
messengers.

There, where the world is turned inside out,
a heavy fabric embroidered with stars and beasts,
you stroll, inspecting the trustworthy seems.
Short is your stay here:
now and then at a matinal hour, if the sky is clear,
in a melody repeated by a bird,
or in the smell of apples at close of day
when the light makes the orchards magic.

They say somebody has invented you
but to me this does not sound convincing
for the humans invented themselves as well.

The voice -- no doubt it is a valid proof,
as it can belong only to radiant creatures,
weightless and winged (after all, why not?),
girdled with the lightening.

I have heard that voice many a time when asleep
and, what is strange, I understood more or less
an order or an appeal in an unearthly tongue:

day draw near
another one
do what you can