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The Starry Princess: Looking Beyond the Stars for the Beloved

When I wrote The Starry Princess, I wasn't simply writing a children's story about a little princess looking into a beautiful night sky. I was writing about the search for God. I was writing about the search that began inside of me when I was young—the longing to know that there was something beyond what my physical eyes could see. There has always been something inside of me that wanted to look behind the veil. I wanted to know: Who created all of this? What lies beyond the stars? What is behind this world that appears so solid and real? And perhaps most importantly: Who is the Beloved? That is the deeper meaning behind The Starry Princess. The Princess looks upward at the stars, but eventually she discovers that the stars themselves are not what she is searching for. Their beauty is pointing toward something greater. They are signs. They are doorways. They awaken the question. And the question eventually leads her inward. Throughout my own spiritual journey, prayer, meditatio...

New Book Release: Little Red Wagon Hitched to a Star

   When I wrote Little Red Wagon Hitched to a Star, I knew I was creating a whimsical children's story about a little girl who dreams of magical worlds, rides the Milky Way on a magnificent black stallion, encounters dragons and mystical creatures, and follows her heart toward an unknown destiny. But, as with much of my writing, there is more beneath the surface. This little girl's journey is also a story about courage, purity, truth, devotion, and the power of dreams. Her little red wagon carries a sword of truth and a shield of purity…symbols of the inner strength she needs as she travels through the unknown. She learns that the things that may frighten her can also become part of her transformation. And then there is King Solomon. For me, his presence carries an esoteric meaning connected to the Song of Solomon and the mystery of the Beloved…the one who may be searching, hidden, or even appearing in a form we don't expect. This is where the story touches something very c...

Spirit Woman and the Great Roar: A Children's Story with a Deeper Spiritual Message

At first glance, Spirit Woman and the Great Roar is a simple bedtime story filled with wonder, courage, and adventure. It follows Spirit Woman as she leaves the safety of the world above to answer a mysterious roar calling to her from below. Drawn by curiosity and something deeper she cannot explain, she takes a leap of faith into the unknown and discovers a destiny greater than herself. Yet beneath the surface lies a profound spiritual message for adults. Spirit Woman represents the soul before incarnation. The eternal part of ourselves that exists beyond the physical world. The "world above" symbolizes the spiritual realm, a place of divine connection, wisdom, and unity. When Spirit Woman hears the Great Roar, she is hearing the call of destiny, the voice of life itself summoning her into a new experience. The elders warn her of "The Great Fall." Spiritually, this mirrors the soul's descent into physical existence. Many ancient traditions speak of the soul lea...

Little Red Wagon Hitched To A Star

A little girl born to dream dreamed lovely, dreamy dreams She galloped the Milky Way on her black stallion On the backs of eagles she went flying Dressing up the stars in glitter and gold the little girl was courageous and bold She battled dragons that guarded heaven snakes and monsters and beasts- with heads of seven Her adventures didn't stop there she  was seen in Leo's lair Nothing scared her so it seemed Aphrodite took notice with pride and gleemed She trained the girl- perfected her skills Gave her a little red wagon with her weapons to fill In it she carried her sword of truth- sharpened by warriors old and new It also held her shield of purity- it was the whitest white sculpted out of ivory Her armor was made of gold- it was more than any enemy could behold  The little girl grew up into a woman- ready to meet her King Solomon With her little red wagon hitched to a star- she vowed to find him and follow her heart Prepared now to tak...

The Starry Princess

The starry Princess gazed up at the night sky.   All the stars illuminated her mind. Beyond their glow, beyond their burn- was another realm, a secret world. All the idols in her life, were but idols she watched fade and die. When she looked up into the stars, she could perceive time coming undone. "How is it the stars hang like lights against a black darkened sky? Who put them there? Who created such mystery? Who is the creator that really wrote the stars history?" She pondered on through the night about such questions that lay veiled behind a moon filled blackened sky. When the Princess's intensity of her search ceased to end, she witnessed something magical from Heaven sent. Shooting straight in front of her like a jeweled crown, the star blazed a message from its secret place. "Look beyond my lit up face. There you will see the King himself. The Creator, the Beloved, your one true Friend. Do not be fooled by what your two eyes see. The...

I AM

The boy, Moses, was restless in his bed.  He closed his eyes and imagined what God looked like.  He thought to himself the best way to know is to just ask. The first question Moses asks, "God are you the sky?" "I Am", replied God. "God are you the sun?" "I Am", God replied again. "God are you the moon and the stars?" Once again God replied, "I Am."                                                        "God are you the ocean?" God responded, "And I Am everything in the ocean!" "God are you the earth?" God responded, "I Am and all the creatures on it!" Moses' last question for God is, "God are you me?" God joyfully replied, "I Am my child.  I Am love." Moses tiredly said, "Good night...

The Wild Mongoose

A wild mongoose is on the loose. It peeked out from under my bed. That mongoose ran circles around my dog Big Red. Red barked and carried on, chasing that mongoose out into the yard. My little sister was screaming at the top of her lungs. It startled my neighbors and my mom. She came out of the house and asked, "What is all the yelling about?" I said, "There's a mongoose on the loose. It was hiding under my bed and it scared Big Red." My mom replied, "You stay right here. I'm going to go get the broom." I quickly remarked, "What good is that going to do?" The mongoose ran into the barn. He was now trapped and couldn't go very far. He was in between two bales of hay. This had turned out to be not your ordinary day. I yelled at my dog, "Get him boy! You can do it!" Big Red was waiting for the perfect moment. He snatched up that mongoose. Big Red had him locked in his jaws. My mom returned and her mouth dropped. She began yell...

Fairy Princess

Pink tennis shoes with no laces. Sandals with little yellow daises. Overalls with cowboy boots. A hat to match and a gun that shots. A purple floppy hat and socks with green and white stripes. Tucked away in another pile, is a horse I like to ride. Little ballerina dress hanging on a hanger. Black silky gloves to go on my teeny tiny fingers. Sunglasses with a frame in the shape of hearts. Brothers' boxers- his favorite Cars. Decisions, decisions what to be for the day. This is a hard decision what to play. A princess with a starry crown; matching heels to go with a ballgown. A magic wand to make all my wishes come true. I'd turn my brother into a cow, that's what I'd do! That sounds like just the thing I want to be. So a fairy princess it is- I do deem!

Lady of the Sun

A whisper on the wind, A bird carried on the breeze; Sends its message to the Goddess of the Sea. Letting her know the Lady of the Sun will visit her, to show her what is to come. The bird nestled on her waters so gallantly calm, sings a glorious and poetic song. As night beckons to hasten the bird away- The moon appears glistening in a luster of silver and gray. The God of the Moon shouts down, "So what is it that is to come?" Now hinting in colors of a brindled plum. The Goddess of the Sea enchanted in colors of amber caressing her face- Lifts the bird with her gentle waves and grace. Shifting her attention now that the bird is keen- Replies, "I don't know. I'm waiting here patiently for the Lady of the Sun to come to me!" The moon slowly drifts away, to sleep until the next day. The sun comes out to brighten the day- wearing a crown of gold and a gown of magnificent silk in brilliant array. The Goddess of the Sea looks up grinning in her way. And in repl...