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The Spiral Dance with Hawthorne
The Spiral Dance with Hawthorne is a lively weekly show dedicated to folks who share a passion for earth-based spirituality. We offer a combination of music and talk, with engaging conversations with writers, musicians and activists, complimented with the latest in Wiccan, Pagan and New Age music.
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September 2022 Episodes:
- Your Creative Muse and You
- If you're the creative type, you probably spend way too much time beating yourself up about how UNCREATIVE you are. Well, your friend Hawthorne is here to help. Many people think they have a clear idea of what it means to be creative, and a whole lot of myths have been built up around that notion. It may be too much to say that Everything You Thought You Knew About Creativity is Wrong, but this week we'll bust some creativity myths that, hopefully, once you see past them, will unleash your inner creative genius.
Now, Nothing gets more in the way of your creativity than your own fears and inhibitions. So, I want to share with you a whole bunch of very powerful tips on how you can Start Overcoming Fear, Right Now
From Ancient Greece, the Muses have inspired poets, musicians, writers, and philosophers down the ages, and they inspire us today. We don't talk enough about them in modern Paganism. Let's take a closer look at them this week.
Plus I have on tape a guided meditation for you to listen to. This is called, "Creative Visualization".
And if that's not enough, I have some amazing quotes from well-known people, to Feed Your Creative Soul
Be well. Do good. Enjoy the show!
- A Celebration for Mabon
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- This week is our annual Celebration of the Autumn Equinox - what many of us know as Mabon. It occurs this week on Thursday, September 22. So, we'll look at some of the well-known myths, legends and traditions surrounding Mabon.
And we'll honor The Dark Mother, plus we'll bring a little Balance and Gratitude into our lives.
And finally - An Apple Harvest Ritual!
Be well. Do good. Enjoy the show!
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Link- Why and How We Daydream
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- Everyone, has daydreams on a regular basis. Daydreams can get us into trouble, but they can also prove to be the source of our personal fulfillment.
So, let's take a good look at Why and How We Daydream. And more, why we often get away with daydreaming before we get into real trouble. Now, there is a difference between Daydreaming vs. Mindfulness. It may seem paradoxical, but the truth is we need both, and both can work together. We'll find out how.
But negative Daydreams, or Daymares can often be troublesome. So we'll look at Dealing with Worry-Based Fantasies and Daydreams
Some Daymares can can provide relief and release. Those are known as Cathartic and Do-Over Daydreams
When people say they "dream" of being president or a billionaire or an artist or whatever it is they fantasize about--they are daydreaming those goals, literally envisioning them in their mind's eye. We'll look at Daydreams as a Source of Innovation & Motivation
But, what if Your Daydreams are Stuck in a Rut? I have seven suggestions for rebooting your daydreams.
And finally, Is your child a daydreamer? Dont let them label it A.D.D. right off the bat!
Be well. Do good. Enjoy the show!
- September; Why 7 Is 9
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- Let's give a big welcome to the month of September, the Ninth month of the year!
Of course the main feature of September is the Equinox, which is coming up in a couple of weeks. And we'll have our Mabon show at that time.
Meanwhile, let's talk about the Roman festival which was known as the Ludi Romani, which occured in September.
And I also want to talk about the Roman Goddess, Pomona. Pomona was the Roman goddess of orchards and fruit trees, and thus She is closely associated with Apples. Now her traditional Feast Day is August 13th. But for most of us, here in North America, and I think in Britain as well, apples do begin to become available toward late August, but September is really their month. So I want to take some time to honor Pomona this week.
Also in ancient Egypt the Fast Day of Thoth occured during this month, so we'll talk a bit about the God, Thoth.
And finally - Acorns and Oak. That's kind of a Lammas-thing, but it's also a September/late summer-type thing as well. So, for September, lets also honor the Acorn and Oak.
Also, I have a YouTube video on Thor: The Norse God of Thunder. What's up with that hammer, anyway?
And, yes, I will explain why 7 is 9.
Be well. Do good. Enjoy the show!
