Dearest You, I woke up this morning grateful and thoughtful. Not sure about you but when I think about gratitude, for me it begins with small things—simplicity without desire or the need to make it be anything other than what it is. There is no ambition in gratitude. Gratitude doesn’t strive for gain or attention,…
As the days get shorter and shorter, we approach the Winter Solstice – the day of the year with the fewest hours of sunlight (in the Northern hemisphere). This special day represents the changing of the seasons and the start of winter. It reminds us that all living things need sunlight and gives us the…
Some experiences and moments in our lives seem to just stick to us like dirty gum on the bottom of our shoe. If you’ve ever had an ex you just couldn’t get over, a fight you couldn’t get out of your head, or an experience or resentment that has stayed with you for years, you…
One of the most common areas people seek guidance from the Oracle is regarding romantic relationships. I get messages all the time saying, “Colette do you have oracle card spreads for love and relationships?” And no wonder! The sacred mysteries of love invite us into an exploration of what it means to be a spiritual…
In February, our attention is often pulled to thoughts of love and romance, including heart-shaped boxes of chocolates, candlelit dinners, and dozens of roses from a partner who adores us. But while romantic relationships can make our hearts beat a wild tango (and are a delightful facet of our human existence!) here’s what I know…
As we look at the year ahead, our minds are filled with all sorts of questions and uncertainties… “What should I focus on this year?” “What really matters to me?” “How can I best prepare myself for the path ahead?” and “Will there be lines for toilet paper again?!?!” Well, I’m not sure about the…
Welcome, 2021! We have so many hopes pinned on this new year. It will take us a while to process and implement the vast need for social change and healing illuminated in 2020. Maybe in the past we’d say “that’s it” for last year and be quite glad to see it in our rear-view mirror.…
No matter where you are in the world, one of the most iconic events is counting down New Year’s Eve as the ball drops on Times Square or a series of breathtaking fireworks explode from barges in the Sydney Harbour or Singaporeans dance the last hours of the year away at the Siloso Beach Party.…
So the shortest day came, and the year died, And everywhere down the centuries of the snow-white world Came people singing, dancing, To drive the dark away. They lighted candles in the winter trees; They hung their homes with evergreen; They burned beseeching fires all night long To keep the year alive, And when the…
I know, I know… you’ve heard everyone from Oprah to Gwyneth sing the praises of practicing gratitude and the importance of creating a gratitude journal. But do these kinds of trendy approaches really work? You bet your sweet mystical pirate booty they do! You know I love my “woo,” but I also want to ground…
