Author name: Barbara

Yes, I am wise. Now. I had to figure out how I came to those intensely painful places and how to do Life differently. My multi-verse has and is restructuring. All those efforts have brought me to a state of love for my life – even when i don’t know precisely what’s happening. That’s the […]

Not In His Image by John Lamb Lash “Lash is capable of explaining the mind-bending concepts of Gnosticism and pagan mystery cults with bracing clarity and startling insight. . . . [His] arguments are often lively and entertaining.”―Los Angeles Times Fully revised and with a new preface by the author, this timely update is perfect

Book 1 of The Strategic Sisterhood of Divine Disorder, eLove, has made some happy waves on Amazon’s Vella and will launch in eBook and paperback on Thursday, November 24, ’22. This series has been percolating for some time and now is spilling forth with insistence. I am currently at work on the prequel. Based on

I like the quiet in the middle of the night. It’s still, out there, and that creates stillness in here, where I can hear and feel myself. The sweet trill of a bird’s song pierces the silence. The quiet becomes denser, morphs into a soft blanket that shields me from other people’s stalking evil. I

Hey, You – Yes, YOU. Because you are one of my special peeps. Because I know you do your Work. Because I respect your authenticity and engagement with Life. Because I know your heart to be open, loving, and generous. …all reasons you’re special to me – I want to share with you an opportunity

I do not consent to the prison of busyness labeled productivity. I was struck recently, after reading an essay for writers, with an uncomfortable irony. The author suggested that writers schedule themselves a "reading retreat," something that seemed to her like a novel luxury. I was shocked. For me, reading is an essential part of

Wisdom is becoming even more valuable for its scarcity. Hmmm. That’s not exactly true, because I see wisdom in people who are facing the changes and choosing who and how to be. The wisdom I had in mind was that of people who have lived a long time, have the scars [healed and unhealed] of

Urban fantasy, paranormal, and fantasy romance reads to add to your to-be-read pile.

I had the most wonderful time talking with Julie Claire, a most remarkable woman who encourages folks to explore creativity, paint big, bold, outside the lines, and live the same way. You can hear the podcast here: https://paintbiglivebig.com/creative-at-the-wheel/

I am both in and outside my body, watching, noticing what is happening in the moment, interpreting – which means choosing the story I intend to live. Physically, it is draining. Just being aware of the bombardment of energies/thought forms/emotions from outside requires energy to process, so I rest as much as I need to.