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THOUGHTS ON ANTHROPOMORPHISM
The term and idea of anthropomorphism is the attribution of human traits, feelings, intentions, or actions to non-human entities. The word is derived from ánthrōpos (“human”) and morphē (“form”). Sources say that the term was first used in 1753, to reference religious heresy. This means the term is a relatively recent (in the greater context of humanity) invention, to claim
PLANT MAGICK SPOTLIGHT: BOTANICAL ASH
Botanical ash, or plant soot, rendered from fire, is the essence of a plant’s spirit and a powerful tool in plant magick. Whether this is from the remnants of incense or a plant (or blend of) burned by high temperatures, the ash is a sacred and useful magickal tool. Plant ash is one of the oldest methods of working with
THE HOT SAUCE IS ALIVE
The Hunan bloodline in my family loves spicy, aromatic foods. Almost every dish includes the option of hot sauce – whether it is soupy thin noodles, saucy thick noodles, sautéed greens, or braised meats. Gong Gong (my mother’s father), as well as each of his grown children (all five of them), had an entire shelf in their fridge dedicated to
#STRAIGHTTALK ON WELLNESS & SPIRITUALITY
I can recall a time when originality, nuance, and depth were things to take pride in. In today’s culture one has to shrink it all into a generic elevator pitch or beige hashtag. We are told by marketers and influencers that what we say must be palatable for the mainstream. True stories— I’ve been told by more than one (white)
MUSING ON REGRET
S̶h̶o̶u̶l̶d̶a̶ ̶c̶o̶u̶l̶d̶a̶ ̶w̶o̶u̶l̶d̶a̶ The question is now. What will you choose now? Mimi XO founder, spirit communicator + shamanic intuitive If you enjoyed this post, and would like more, please feel free to share with your friends. I also welcome you to join my mailing list, where all subscribers will have FREE access to my new Unseen Online Journal, launching
HEART ATTACK: A JOURNAL ENTRY ON GRIEF
My partner of 20+ years had a heart attack last fall, on our sofa at home. He was 41 years old at the time. It was a shock for us all, and sent us on numerous runaway train rides—the kind of ride that you don’t sign up to get on in the first place, nor do you know if you’ll
THOUGHTS ON ANTHROPOMORPHISM
The term and idea of anthropomorphism is the attribution of human traits, feelings, intentions, or actions to non-human entities. The word is derived from ánthrōpos (“human”) and morphē (“form”). Sources say that the term was first used in 1753, to reference religious heresy. This means the term is a relatively recent (in the greater context of humanity) invention, to claim
PLANT MAGICK SPOTLIGHT: BOTANICAL ASH
Botanical ash, or plant soot, rendered from fire, is the essence of a plant’s spirit and a powerful tool in plant magick. Whether this is from the remnants of incense or a plant (or blend of) burned by high temperatures, the ash is a sacred and useful magickal tool. Plant ash is one of the oldest methods of working with
THE HOT SAUCE IS ALIVE
The Hunan bloodline in my family loves spicy, aromatic foods. Almost every dish includes the option of hot sauce – whether it is soupy thin noodles, saucy thick noodles, sautéed greens, or braised meats. Gong Gong (my mother’s father), as well as each of his grown children (all five of them), had an entire shelf in their fridge dedicated to
#STRAIGHTTALK ON WELLNESS & SPIRITUALITY
I can recall a time when originality, nuance, and depth were things to take pride in. In today’s culture one has to shrink it all into a generic elevator pitch or beige hashtag. We are told by marketers and influencers that what we say must be palatable for the mainstream. True stories— I’ve been told by more than one (white)
MUSING ON REGRET
S̶h̶o̶u̶l̶d̶a̶ ̶c̶o̶u̶l̶d̶a̶ ̶w̶o̶u̶l̶d̶a̶ The question is now. What will you choose now? Mimi XO founder, spirit communicator + shamanic intuitive If you enjoyed this post, and would like more, please feel free to share with your friends. I also welcome you to join my mailing list, where all subscribers will have FREE access to my new Unseen Online Journal, launching
HEART ATTACK: A JOURNAL ENTRY ON GRIEF
My partner of 20+ years had a heart attack last fall, on our sofa at home. He was 41 years old at the time. It was a shock for us all, and sent us on numerous runaway train rides—the kind of ride that you don’t sign up to get on in the first place, nor do you know if you’ll