
Bluebells are ringing
while the trees hum silently
Grasses are singing
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Bluebells are ringing
while the trees hum silently
Grasses are singing
Copyright Francis 2022
Expecting nothing
Living is abandonment
Resigned to ourself
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Two lonely people with differing backgrounds find themselves crossing paths while living in the beautiful city of Prague. They soon discover, however, that they have a shared love of history, and also come to appreciate each other’s love of the works of Rainer Maria Rilke and Matsuo Basho. Fifty-something Englishman Edward Stone is divorced and semi-retired, a man with his own mind who is an enthusiastic blogger and walker. Thirty-something Brita Kraus has never married, and whilst she enjoys her independence, also feels there is something greatly missing from her life, the result of a family tragedy which she dare not divulge to anyone – until now.
Relishing a challenge, the following is a snapshot in a thousand words of the full panorama of two thousand years of English history. I am currently writing a series for… 1,221 more words
True England: Two Thousand Years in One Thousand Words — The Imaginative Conservative
Thomas Aquinas’ cosmology and doctrine of the soul are vitalistic. Everything has a particular soul to it, and these souls have particular life-forces destined for particular ends. 1,659 more words
The Enchanted Cosmos With Thomas Aquinas — The Imaginative Conservative
This is my 7 luminaries, or days of the week spread. For me the answer revealed here is yes… but….
Governments are starting to change their attitude and stances slowly, some quicker than others, but there remains caution.
That said, there is a sense of taking the initiative and accepting freedom. Most especially, people’s minds in general are about to likely flip, their attitudes changing fundamentally, once they realise the situation and start to tell everyone else and open up.
The overall sense of relief and emerging from an emotionally draining phase in our lives will be tantamount, leaving the majority grateful and happier that they can begin to look forward.
In Note Form:
Sun – overall situation – King of Wands: Leo; assurance, proclamations
Moon – feelings, responses – Knight of Coins: Capricorn; practical concerns, caution
Mars – action to take – Queen of Wands: Sagittarius; explore, consideration
Mercury – mentality, media, neighbourhood – Wheel of Fortune: change your mind!
Jupiter – higher mind, philosophy, travel – 8 of Swords: 2nd decanate of Gemini (Venus); an achievement reached, enjoyment, communicate it
Venus – values, feel good factor – 6 of Cups: last decanate of Scorpio (Moon); sense of relief, overcoming
Saturn – outcomes, resolution – 3 of Cups: last decanate of Cancer (Jupiter); spiritual progress, understanding
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the real life of dreams
melts before a morning sun –
just a little more
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When the headlines scream that a politician or church leader is being “divisive,” and the thought police, educators, and culture warriors demand “inclusivity,” it should cause a pause for thought. 1,050 more words
Unity and Cancel Culture — The Imaginative Conservative
Birdsongs presage spring
as I walk through frosted trees –
the frigid moon greets
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Today’s Moon: The Moon is in Cancer. There is no void Moon period today. The Moon is waxing and in its Waxing Gibbous phase. The First Quarter Moon occurred on the 9th, and the Full Moon will happen on the 17th. 30 more words
Astrology of Today – Sunday, January 16, 2022 — Astrology Cafe