Author Archives: betzking
Brigit: Sun of Womanhood – available at Goddess-Ink Press on Beltane (May 1st)
I had the honor of contributing to an anthology of short works about the Goddess Brigit, edited by my dear mentors Patricia Monaghan and Michael McDermott. It’s now in print, and will be available through Goddess-Ink Press on Beltane – May … Continue reading
Ode to messing up (with thanks to Anne Lamott)
“You have to make mistakes to find out who you aren’t. You take the action, and the insight follows: You don’t think your way into becoming yourself.” Anne Lamott Anne Lamott is one of my favorite authors, mostly because of … Continue reading
God Says Yes to Me – by Kaylin Haught
I asked God if it was okay to be melodramatic and she said yes I asked her if it was okay to be short and she said it sure is I asked her if I could wear nail polish or … Continue reading
Happy Mixed Metaphor Season
We’re heading into my favorite holiday season of the year – Spring – when traditional religious and Pagan symbolism become strange bedfellows for a few weeks. Nothing tickles me pastel pink like a barely budding tree covered in egg ornaments. … Continue reading
The power of new pajamas.
So, this “tweenager” came in with a broken heart. She wanted to figure out how to never hurt so bad again. I told her that based on her age, she was likely to experience another broken heart at some point. … Continue reading
Letting go
I was fighting a cold the other day, and moved into a very still, introverted space of healing. I tossed out my to-do-list for the day, cancelled plans, and spent the day reading and drinking tea. As is often the … Continue reading
Happy Whew-Year! (originally posted Jan 2012)
(This is a re-run of a New Year’s post that was well-enjoyed last year…) Now that it’s over, I am coming out of the Christmas closet and proclaiming that I am not a fan of the euphemistically called “holidays”. “Holiday” … Continue reading
My New Year’s wish for us all…
On our path of personal growth, we’re always challenging our growing edge. The growing edge is the place where things are uncomfortable and difficult, because they are new. Behaviors maybe, or thoughts… habits, or skills… Usually we embrace our growing … Continue reading
The Power of Vulnerability
At the end of this post, there is a link to a TED Talk. TED Talks are some of the best and brightest lectures on various topics, delivered in stimulating and captivating ways that engage the audience. This talk is … Continue reading