Monthly Archives: March 2021

Though Now Apart, They’ll Be Together Forever in Our Hearts

Posted on March 24, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Ordinary People, Living Ordinary Lives (Bee Gees 1989) This post may seem a bit disjointed, but if you bear with me, its meaning may become clear. But first, I’d like to quote the lyrics from “Ordinary People” (and not the … Continue reading →

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BeBe’s Seventh Anniversary Today

Posted on March 21, 2021 by cdsmiller17

She will be 13 on her next birthday, May 22nd. She’s been with us for more than half her life.

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When the Light of Knowledge is Seen Again…

Posted on March 19, 2021 by cdsmiller17

The Search for Meaning There is a passage from “Ego and Archetype” which is a Jewish legend. I will quote that legend here. Prior to the birth of a child, God calls the seed of the future human being before … Continue reading →

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Song Lyrics as ‘The Journey’ (Jungian Psychology)

Posted on March 18, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Bruce Miller: Fairy Tales On The Highway (1975) As you may have surmised by now, I am in the middle of reading “Ego and Archetype” by Edward F. Edinger. I already knew a great deal about the subject matter, having … Continue reading →

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Flying High in April, Brought Down in May

Posted on March 17, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Encounter With The Self Have you ever been so down and out that you finally give in and let go? That seems to be the whole purpose of failure: to show your ego that you (and it) are not in … Continue reading →

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What Happens When We are Afraid to Live AND Afraid to Die?

Posted on March 16, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Ego Inflation and Alienation It’s a disturbing thought: afraid to live and afraid to die. One’s ego sees one’s little life as vulnerable, so it puffs the personality up to make it a formidable foe to the world. But, at … Continue reading →

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Inner Authority: The Spirit of Rebellion

Posted on March 15, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Ego and Archetype My son lent me this book: I wonder what he’s trying to tell me… The very first chapter deals with the ego separating from the Self. So, nothing new there, then. But it’s a circular argument, as … Continue reading →

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Dr John Dee and Elizabeth I are Connected Through Astrology

Posted on March 15, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Coronation of Elizabeth I (January 15, 1559) According to reports, Elizabeth I asked John Dee to draw up a chart for the best time for her coronation. This isn’t as unusual as you might think, since most royals thought that … Continue reading →

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Sleight of Hand: Do You Believe in Magic?

Posted on March 14, 2021 by cdsmiller17

An Apport in Reality Sometimes we all doubt our senses. Two days ago, I had my reality challenged by a disappearing piece of paper. Susan had just changed her credit card pin. Thinking that I could help her remember it … Continue reading →

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It’s Like “Northern Exposure” but Without the Humour

Posted on March 14, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Virgin River We starting binge-watching this series on Netflix last night. Almost immediately I got the “Northern Exposure” vibe. But, to be honest, this one is more like a Hallmark movie. The mountains in the background weren’t fooling me: the … Continue reading →

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