I love this: Time is the currency of life, the one strictly finite resource. How you choose to spend your time will profoundly impact the quality of your life.
I love the call-out, intentional or not, to the earth-based and yet metaphysical focus that neopaganism gives to the earth/water/fire/air elements of existence, of creation and destruction.
As for the section on Time? I’m reminded of a line from a James Taylor song: “Everybody say ‘Got to live in today.’ Don’t nobody know how.”
I didn’t even realize there was a neopagan aspect to the creation part! But then again, new ideas are simply old ones repackaged, so I’m not surprised!
Also, love the James Taylor lyric! I was trying to find the song that had that lyric but couldn’t find it. Closest I got was Secret O’ Life. Do you remember what song it’s from? Would love to hear it
I'm not Pagan myself, but various aspects of it appeal to me so much that I've included it in a few of my novels, learning more about it each time.
Re the song, it's on Taylor's Before This World album. The song is cut #8, "Before This World / Jolly Springtime." I don't know whether Substack frowns upon including external links in these comments, but the song is easy to find on Youtube. On the other hand, it's a good album to have in one's collection. :-)
Jen, your words spoke to me right away. "To realize your full potential, you must step outside your comfort zone." And I too hope that it will be my "catalyst for growth." I congratulate you on your book and for following your insight and your calling. Thank you for sharing this with the world. 😇
Just think I never knew who you were Jen and now after reading these wonderful words I hope you continue on your path. This is on my desktop The whole wide world is one long narrow bridge, a very narrow bridge, and the main thing is not to be afraid.
Reb Nachman of Bratslav
A Hasidic saying attributed to Rabbi Nachman of Bratslav
I’m excited to get the prints back to sell them! (All profits will go to charity, too!) I’ll also post the full transcript for the book on my site for free.
Thank you Jen, I enjoyed reading this 👏
You're the best, Jacques!
Woww. I connected with your words. Thank you
Thank you Chetan!! 🤗
Sent this to my niece too. Very inspiring!
You’re the best!
Thanks for the follow. I read Dec 1 & 8. You have a good head & heart. I am in my 78th year on this green orb.
Good luck with your book.
Be well.
Hand of God
https://youtu.be/9X77vFm1UHQ
CD Seasons of Life
Hand of God Hand of God
We're all living in the Hand of God
Saint, sinner, even or odd
We're all living in the Hand of God
Children don't you worry
Children don't you worry
Children don't you worry
Cause worry don't do no good
Hand of God Hand of God
We're all living in the Hand of God
Saint, sinner, even or odd
We're all living in the Hand of God
The rich man and the poor man
The rich man and the poor man
The rich man and the poor man
Gonna get their just reward
Hand of God Hand of God
We're all living in the Hand of God
Saint, sinner, even or odd
We're all living in the Hand of God
The crooked and the devious
The crooked and the devious
The crooked and the devious
Gonna finally get it straight
Hand of God Hand of God
We're all living in the Hand of God
Saint, sinner, even or odd
We're all living in the Hand of God
Addendum
For those of you who may be interested, you can view a NASA
photo of a deep space object that was nicknamed The Hand of God.
It's a pulsar wind nebula.
https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/30505
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing
That’s great!
Thanks for the ideas. I hope your book helps all the people that need it.
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Powerful wisdom and beautifully written. Thank you for sharing and well done! 💪
Thanks Jen, I really felt a connection to the “process” as it relates to your writing. Looking forward to reading the book
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This means so much to me! Thank you
I love this: Time is the currency of life, the one strictly finite resource. How you choose to spend your time will profoundly impact the quality of your life.
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An elusive thing time is.
Lots to ponder here.
I love the call-out, intentional or not, to the earth-based and yet metaphysical focus that neopaganism gives to the earth/water/fire/air elements of existence, of creation and destruction.
As for the section on Time? I’m reminded of a line from a James Taylor song: “Everybody say ‘Got to live in today.’ Don’t nobody know how.”
I didn’t even realize there was a neopagan aspect to the creation part! But then again, new ideas are simply old ones repackaged, so I’m not surprised!
Also, love the James Taylor lyric! I was trying to find the song that had that lyric but couldn’t find it. Closest I got was Secret O’ Life. Do you remember what song it’s from? Would love to hear it
I'm not Pagan myself, but various aspects of it appeal to me so much that I've included it in a few of my novels, learning more about it each time.
Re the song, it's on Taylor's Before This World album. The song is cut #8, "Before This World / Jolly Springtime." I don't know whether Substack frowns upon including external links in these comments, but the song is easy to find on Youtube. On the other hand, it's a good album to have in one's collection. :-)
Just looked it up! Thank you!
Jen, your words spoke to me right away. "To realize your full potential, you must step outside your comfort zone." And I too hope that it will be my "catalyst for growth." I congratulate you on your book and for following your insight and your calling. Thank you for sharing this with the world. 😇
Thank you Ángel! ♥️
So beautiful, Jen! Excited for your book 📖 😍
Thank you!
Just think I never knew who you were Jen and now after reading these wonderful words I hope you continue on your path. This is on my desktop The whole wide world is one long narrow bridge, a very narrow bridge, and the main thing is not to be afraid.
Reb Nachman of Bratslav
A Hasidic saying attributed to Rabbi Nachman of Bratslav
Good luck and happy to be on your list. Gloria
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Thank you Gloria! Likewise!
Can’t wait to read this! 🙏❤️
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Thanks for sharing. Loved the writing style. I will definitely buy your book when it's out.
I truly appreciate your kind words, Mo! 🙏♥️
I’m excited to get the prints back to sell them! (All profits will go to charity, too!) I’ll also post the full transcript for the book on my site for free.
Stay tuned!
congrats and much success wishes to you.
Thank you 🙏 I appreciate you being here