Signs, Synchronicity, and Waking Dreams

Back to Horse Heaven: A Message from a Memory

On July 2, 2024

In Animals, Love & Relationships, Messages from Memories, Poetry, Spirituality

Reading Time: 2 minutes

By Michael Avery

I was hiking along Horseheaven Creek just north of Steamboat on the North Umpqua River many years ago when I had a vision. In my mind’s eye, I saw a sacred valley called Horse Heaven, where wild horses still run free. Perhaps there exists such a valley in the area, but I didn’t pursue that reality since my vision was so clear and real to me. I memorialized that vision with a poem.

When the memory of that day kept returning, I realized that I’d missed a lesson or an insight back then. Horse Heaven, and especially one pony, was a metaphor. So, I got out the verse I’d written many years ago…

Memorable Moments of Divine Protection

By Michael Avery

On June 28, 2024

In Guest Posts, Inner Guidance, Personal Growth, Spirituality, Stories from the Heart

Reading Time: 5 minutes

Guest Post by Jim Jackson

Looking back over the years, I am grateful to have learned how divine guidance has shaped my life and, at key moments, saved me from unimaginable harm, even death.

Where Rivers Collide: A Real- Life Metaphor

By Michael Avery

On June 25, 2024

In Parables, Spirituality

Reading Time: 3 minutes

By Michael Avery

If you’ve ever driven from Roseburg, Oregon, up to Crater Lake, you’ve passed the Colliding Rivers viewpoint at Glide. This is the only place in the world where two rivers meet head on, according to the sign posted at the viewpoint.

The North Umpqua River is swift and powerful. On the other hand, Little River is calm and gentle. One day, I realized what an amazing metaphor Colliding Rivers represents. I even wrote a short parable about it.

Blue Himalayan

By Michael Avery

On June 21, 2024

In Animals, Guest Posts, Love & Relationships, Spirituality, Stories from the Heart

Reading Time: 4 minutes

Guest Post by Janice George

When I asked to learn more about unconditional love, my Spiritual Teacher sent a special messenger. As it turned out, he also taught me about communication and much, much more.

When Totems Become Waking Dreams

By Michael Avery

On June 17, 2024

In Animals, Spirituality, Waking Dreams

Reading Time: 5 minutes

By Michael Avery

Foxes (featured above) are known for their cleverness, ability to outsmart predators, and resourcefulness. The fox totem thus symbolizes mental prowess, quick-thinking, and the ability to find creative solutions to problems.

Totems serve as spiritual emblems with symbolic meanings and significance for individuals, families, and clans. Depending on the source, several meanings can be attributed to each totem. They are also part of the “waking dream family” for those who recognize that a connection exists between outer events and our inner states of consciousness.

The Breath of Calm: How Deep Breathing Can Help You Manage Stress

By Michael Avery

On June 14, 2024

In Conscious Living, Guest Posts, Health & Healing, Spirituality

Reading Time: 3 minutes

Guest Post by Jerry Ryan

Stress is an omnipresent force in your fast-paced life. From work pressures to personal responsibilities, it seems like there’s always something to worry about. The good news is that there’s a simple and powerful tool at our disposal to combat stress 24 hours a day—your breath.

Deep breathing techniques have been used for centuries to alleviate stress and promote relaxation. In this blog post, we’ll explore the relationship between breathing and stress, and how you can harness the power of your breath to find calm in the chaos.

You Dressed As the Moon

By Michael Avery

On June 11, 2024

In Inner Guidance, Poetry, Spirituality, Stories from the Heart

Reading Time: 2 minutes

By Michael Avery

Many summers ago, I moved to Denver, Colorado, to work with some friends. The snow arrived early that year, and I decided to return to rainy old Oregon. Before leaving Denver, I followed an inner nudge and drove south to explore Colorado Springs.

I stopped just north of that city to fill up with gas. As I was getting back in my car, Divine Providence stepped in. A large sign caught my attention. It read: “This way to the Garden of the Gods.”

Diane’s Encounter with Destiny

By Michael Avery

On June 7, 2024

In Guest Posts, Health & Healing, HU: An Ancient Mantra, Personal Growth, Spirituality

Reading Time: 6 minutes

Guest Post by Bob Switzer

When Diane was young, she was told her knees would deteriorate and give her problems later in life. And so, a couple of years ago when her knee stiffened and then became painful, she knew she would have to face this challenge and do something about it. It was bone on bone rubbing, and very painful. Then fear arrived.

Be the One

By Michael Avery

On June 4, 2024

In Divine Love, Guest Posts, HU: An Ancient Mantra, Love & Relationships, Poetry, Spirituality

Reading Time: < 1 minute

Guest Post by RJ McBride

As I often find, seeds of wisdom can appear whenever judgmental excursions attempt to sidetrack Soul from Its journey back home to God. Whenever this happens to me, Holy Spirit steps in to show me the higher path.

If upon each new day we are able to share just one contribution that truly comes from the heart, we find life becoming more enriched—we are able to give and receive more of God’s love. Hence, “Be the One.”

“White:” A Spiritual Exercise

By Michael Avery

On May 31, 2024

In Conscious Living, Guest Posts, Poetry, Spiritual Exercises, Spirituality

Reading Time: 2 minutes

Guest Post by Linda Wilken

Some people may be familiar with the expression “God’s green earth,” such as “Why on God’s green earth….” I’d always wondered about that phrase. Why wasn’t it “God’s blue earth” or “God’s orange earth”? What if I changed the phrase “God’s green earth” to include colors other than green?