spiritual practice

Kwan Yin and the Waters of Mercy

Photo taken by Joanna Powell Colbert, September 12, 2001.

Update: A couple of people asked to buy prints, so I set up a page for it.  I’ll donate the profits to Red Cross tsunami relief.

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How to Be a Morning Goddess

I loooove my morning practice.  I’ve written about it more than once in this blog.  It changes and adapts over time, to meet my changing needs.  It currently involves my iPod, a green smoothie, and a certain Tarot deck.  ;-)

The lovely Goddess Leonie put together this gorgeous free ebook featuring the morning practices of 20 fabulous Goddess women.  I’m happy to be one of them.  Click here to download!

What does your morning practice look like, dear Reader?

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Center of the Labyrinth

Elemental mandala, smudge and hands at the center of the labyrinth

Every time I walk a labyrinth, it’s a different experience. It’s often calming and centering, and puts me into a space where I can hear the still, small voice within. Last night (Autumn Equinox & Harvest Moon) I participated in a community walk at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new public labyrinth here in Bellingham. As I walked the rounds, I felt sheer joy, a sense of belonging and deep gratitude. I feel very grateful to live in a community where even the mayor shows up for a dedication like this. I loved running into old friends and mermaid sisters and meeting a few new folks too.

I am also grateful to the members of Project Labyrinth who raised funds and worked hard to make their vision a reality. I plan on sponsoring 2 or 3 of the engraved pavers to help the cause. I think I’ll put my granddaughter Gracie’s name on one of them. Then, when she comes to visit me, I will take her to the labyrinth and show her the paver with her name and tell her she is always close to Grandma’s heart.

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Spirit Sunday: Let the Mystery Be

by Joanna on September 5, 2010 · 1 comment

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"I believe in Love, and I live my life accordingly . . ."

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La Luna Bella! ~ The Gaian Tarot Moon Card

August 11, 2010

 (The Moon card was the first card I created for the Gaian Tarot, back in 2001. After I finished it, I wrote this essay, which turned out to be too long for the Gaian Tarot companion book. But it's a pretty juicy article about moon lore, and I think you'll like it. It was first [...]

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Gathering at the River ~ Lammastide

August 4, 2010

Once again, the local tribe gathered on sacred land to celebrate the First Fruits of the Harvest at Lammas. 

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Ocean Devotion (or, What is it about Mermaids?)

July 27, 2010

 (This article was first published in SageWoman, Fall 2002) When I was 18 my boyfriend died, and the place I went for solace was the sea.   Every day after classes ended I drove to my favorite beach, a rocky marine preserve in a small cove that was not well-known and therefore never crowded. I [...]

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