Rocking the boat Sinking? Or, perhaps, learning to dance on water? Metaphysics for Life on a Rapidly Tilting Surface This is a fairly random collection of articles and essays. More will appear at unpredictable intervals. There are also links to chapters from my published books. TILT! On Course? Off course? Is there a 'right' course? And, if so, are we on it? Reality Therapy —revised August 2005 When the Universe decides to help... or we decide to learn from it. Caught in the Same Old Rut? —June 2002 Why do we do things over and over when we don't even like them? And, how do we stop doing them? Milestones on the Path— May 2001 Some of the markers that indicate that we might actually be making progress. Things I Don't Do Now—1996 Avoiding some of the hidden reefs. Finding Pitfalls & Filling the Wrong Holes—1995/2001 Many of us find ourselves consciously and unconsciously trying to meet the needs of others. Whose needs are you meeting—and is this what you really want to do? The Art of Doing What Matters—1995 Everyday work as a path to spiritual growth—no matter what that work may be. Meditating While You Work—1994/2001 On making work work for us. The Art of Building Shrines—1995 Marking your path by practicing natural magic at home and in the world. Pilots & Navigators Meeting God/dess Unexpectedly—March 2001 Face to face... God/dess & the Coin— June 2001 God/dess is in the tossing of the coin... Not in the coin, not in the answer it gives, not in the one who tosses it. The Spiritual Teacher—1996 And this is the kind of person we may need to help us along the way. Advice to Prospective Students—1996 If you are interested spiritual classes, you need to know these things. Getting a Better Reading—June 2001 Psychic reading is an art. Here is how to work better with the artist. What You Might Need on the Voyage FAQ on Spiritual Healing —May 2001 Some questions and my answers about healing. Your questions and comments would be appreciated. Art and Natural Magic—1995 Why try to paint? Some thoughts about the role of the arts in spiritual growth. A Voyager's Journal... The Foundations of Civilization—1996 The important things without which civilized life would be impossible. At least, my own version of them. But Is It Scientific?—1996 The nature of science and why it doesn't make a very good religion. I Can't Be Spiritual - Incense Makes Me Sneeze—1995 Well, it's true. Game Playing—1995 Three (four?) basic types of games people play. Which ones do you do? Living In Two Worlds—1995 Which world do you live in - the mundane or the magical? Being Good, Being Bad—1995 Brief thoughts on good/evil, negative/positive and situational ethics. Going for the Gold — 1995 A couple of considerations about making choices. Real Magic—1992 People get confused about this... Journey's End Some years back I was seriously ill and spent a while at the entrance to Death's harbor. These are some of the things I learned from that experience. Waiting at the Gate, Talking with the Man—May 2005 The Gatekeeper's question... Stopping the Wind—1996/2005 Finding the still center Trusting—July 2005 The true nature of trust. The Five-Year Pneumonia: Planning Ahead—July 2005 The usefulness of having a chart for our future journeys—and the creation thereof. Thoughts about Writing Form Poetry—June 2001 What "form poetry" (sestinas, quintains, pantoums, et cetera) is and why I like it. Thoughts on Creative Work—May 2001 Something about what I write for and the importance of finding a balance between communication and doing your own thing with untrammelled creativity in the arts. Chapters from My Books Moon Over Water 2. Treasures Found by the Wayside Practical and psychological benefits of meditation. 3. Treasures of the Psyche and Spirit More subtle benefits of meditation. 17. Beginning the Journey Creating rituals to help with meditation. Sun Over Mountain 1. You, the Magician 21. Observation Skills What do you do if you can't "see" images clearly? This chapter talks about using all the senses in imagery work. 64. Imagic Restoring some of the mystery and richness in our lives. The Faeries' Oracle All of the information on the Faeries' Oracle and other Faery lore has moved to a new home at http://FaeryWisdom.com. The Otherworld of the fae is only a click away... This takes you back to the top of this page. The Coracle's Home Port Things Happen Practicing for the Spiritual Olympics Myths, Fables, Dreams, and Lies Poems & Thoughts on Writing An Lios—publications & tapes Services & Appointments My personal pages May you enjoy your travels!