For years I piled five to twenty books on my nightstand, only to ignore the next aspirational read to add yet another book to the pile. Until recently, I have tended to toggle between high-quality fiction, political or historical nonfiction (often … [Read more...] about Juggling my new nightstand: Housekeeping, American Psychosis & Autobiography of a Yogi
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One of my influential teachers today: Dr. Dain Heer from Access Consciousness
I speak, I teach, but who speaks to me? who teaches me, that is, in addition to the many New Thought or Science of Mind thinkers who have influenced me (like Ernest Holmes, Joel Goldsmith, Emma Curtis Hopkins, to name but a few) or various … [Read more...] about One of my influential teachers today: Dr. Dain Heer from Access Consciousness
Snarky Sara Says: Top 10 Ways NOT to Set Boundaries
This post is a reboot of something Snarky Sara said in 2017. She was a bit over the top, but you get the idea, and some of my readers have indicated they miss her. Do exactly the opposite of what Snarky Sara Says, and you'll be just fine. Apologies … [Read more...] about Snarky Sara Says: Top 10 Ways NOT to Set Boundaries
5 Snouts Up for “Tennessee Rise” by The Tennessee Freedom Singers
https://youtu.be/eEYb-48SUjM?si=uZcoXT6Fvtp_YFFf After two young Black lawmakers were expelled (and then reinstalled by local voters) by the Tennessee legislature for protesting for gun control, voters all over Tennessee are mobilizing to expand … [Read more...] about 5 Snouts Up for “Tennessee Rise” by The Tennessee Freedom Singers
Wanna be an April Fool with me?
The first day of April is "April Fool's Day" in my culture, a day we play tricks on each other. This makes me think about the Tarot card of The Fool and how we can use this month to consciously bring more of The Fool's energy into our lives going … [Read more...] about Wanna be an April Fool with me?
Don’t Give Up Trying — Another Post on How I Healed My Knee
Is it worth it to keep trying to heal a body part? I've gathered evidence that it is: Eight years ago, after a year of being unable to walk more than a block without terrible pain in my right knee, I finally broke down and had meniscus surgery. I … [Read more...] about Don’t Give Up Trying — Another Post on How I Healed My Knee
My favorite book, TV series and Movie of March aka Five Snouts Up: Grain Brain, Julia and Wonka
It's time for Five Snouts Up: March Edition. My loyal readers may recall that I use a snout-based rating system: (:)(:)(:)(:)(:) is the best -- unlike the standard Google and Yelp ratings, I only give five snouts when I find that which I'm reviewing … [Read more...] about My favorite book, TV series and Movie of March aka Five Snouts Up: Grain Brain, Julia and Wonka
Postcard from Charleston, South Carolina: “Divine Discomfort” in the Cradle of the Confederacy
My name is Sara Stevens Nichols, and my pronouns are she/her. My father's line of English ancestors accumulated and passed on wealth made by taking vast tracks of land from the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians in what is now Palm Springs, … [Read more...] about Postcard from Charleston, South Carolina: “Divine Discomfort” in the Cradle of the Confederacy
My favorite movie, book and tv series of February aka Five Snouts Up
It's time for Five Snouts Up: February Edition. My loyal readers may recall that I use a snout-based rating system: (:)(:)(:)(:)(:) is the best -- unlike your standard Google and Yelp ratings, I only give five snouts when I find that which I'm … [Read more...] about My favorite movie, book and tv series of February aka Five Snouts Up
Five Snouts Up: December edition
It's time for Five Snouts Up: December edition. My loyal readers may recall that I use a snout-based rating system: (:)(:)(:)(:)(:) is the best -- unlike your standard Google and Yelp ratings, I only give five snouts when I find that which I'm … [Read more...] about Five Snouts Up: December edition
Five Snouts Up November (a new snicholsblog segment)
Welcome to a new blog (and newsletter) segment I call "Five Snouts Up." My ten loyal readers may recall that I use a snout-based rating system: (:) is the worst (:)(:)(:)(:)(:) is the best -- unlike your standard Google and Yelp ratings, I … [Read more...] about Five Snouts Up November (a new snicholsblog segment)
5 snouts up for greta gerwig and jon batiste as leaders of totally new realities
last time we talked about trouble at the border. when we cross the border, we enter a new reality. what will it take for you to be the leader of a totally different reality? “we envision a world that works for everyone and for all of … [Read more...] about 5 snouts up for greta gerwig and jon batiste as leaders of totally new realities