“Early summer is a powerful season of fire, which makes it a good time to burn what has served its purpose. Destruction can be healthy and wise.” FireSummerSummer Quotes Author:Ahriana Platten, Ph.D
“Not unique to a single faith, immaculate conception stories appear in both ancient and modern religious traditions. Immaculate conception is the story of a birth that results from intercourse with the Divine. Outside the laws of human life, which require sperm and egg, spiritual conception happens to all of us.” SpringSpringtimeSpring QuotesImmaculate Conception Author:Ahriana Platten, Ph.D
“Rites, rituals, and sacred ceremonies are not performances. They’re holy portals you can travel through, doorways of change, paths to your greatest potential. The Holy Source of all life is your collaborator in this work, guiding you forward.” PotentialRitualsCeremoniesRites Author:Ahriana Platten, Ph.D
“The journey of a leaf doesn’t end in its escape. Leaves dance on the wind, swirling and spinning, greeting the ground tenderly. They entertain us by crunching beneath our feet. In time, they’ll break down and make the soil more fertile. Similarly, things we release find new value. They nourish what will be grown in the future.” ReleaseLeavesReleasingFall Quotes Author:Ahriana Platten, Ph.D
“Have you ever noticed how quiet the earth is when it rests under a soft blanket of fresh snow? It’s as peaceful as the gentle breathing of a mother watching her newborn sleep. I often feel afraid to make a sound that might interrupt the beauty of the moment” WinterWinter Quotes Author:Ahriana Platten, Ph.D
“Rest precedes birth. Every mother knows that a baby will become still in the womb for a period before its arrival. The wisdom of the womb tells the child to stop kicking and save energy for the journey of emergence. In like fashion, we rest in the cave-like womb of winter before the power of spring calls us into our next creative cycle” WinterWinter Quotes Author:Ahriana Platten, Ph.D
“Once a new idea is conceived, it quickens in the belly of our consciousness, kicking and wiggling inside in the undeniable way a growing child kicks in the womb. Eventually, we birth something beautiful through our actions and creative endeavors.” New IdeasNew Ideas Quotes Author:Ahriana Platten, Ph.D
“Look for the wind. Let it caress your skin. Place your feet in the water and allow its energy to wash through you. Warm your hands at the fire and dance with its flickering flames. Lay your body on the earth and feel the strong reliability of its embrace. The elements are living energies.” ElementsEnergy HealingElementalsElemental Kingdom Author:Ahriana Platten, Ph.D