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Metamorphosis: Inner Child

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Christiana McQuain

There are myriad aspects of the “inner child”.  Today I’m not thinking about healing the Wounded Child (although that itself is essential, transformational work).  Today I am thinking about calling on the Playful Child within, in order to bring about … Continue reading →

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Metamorphosis: Change

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Bob Patrick

There is a difference between change and transformation. When we perceive the first notion that change is afoot, it is my observation that most of us presume the worst.  The change that we have heard about immediately imposes itself, in … Continue reading →

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Metamorphosis: Chrysalis

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Christiana McQuain

(This post is part two of a trio of posts inspired by butterflies.  Part one can be found here.  Part three can be found here.)    Caterpillars are shape shifters, and the chrysalis phase is when the “magic” happens.  It … Continue reading →

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Metamorphosis: Transformation and Strength

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Christiana McQuain

When my husband was deployed to Afghanistan and I was left at home with four young sons, it was a huge turning point for me.  I was apprehensive about what the year ahead would bring, and fearful of whether I … Continue reading →

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Metamorphosis: Caterpillar

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Christiana McQuain

This post is the first in a trio of posts inspired by butterflies. The next two can be found here and here. When a caterpillar begins its life in an egg, it is completely unrecognizable from that which will eventually … Continue reading →

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Birth: When Were You Born?

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Christiana McQuain

Awhile back, a shaman friend of mine posted an essay questioning the meaning of the phrase “late in life”, and re-framing the definition of age by equating it with the length of time that has passed since experiencing a spiritual … Continue reading →

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Renewal: Forging Renewal

Posted on September 16, 2013 by admin

If you own a car, then you know the experience of renewing your license plate every year. It is a relatively easy task if you have the money and have Internet access: just pay your fees and taxes on-line and … Continue reading →

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