Mother Mystic's Musings

For many of us, the holidays are a sad time because of grief.  The loss doesn’t have to be recent to hurt.  Perhaps the anniversary of a loved one’s death comes around this time or just the fact that there is an empty seat at the holiday table brings back the hurt of the loss. [...]

With the holiday season in full swing, it’s natural that many of us are invited to family gatherings.  These events are not always pleasant occasions for some of us.  It’s normal for not every family member to get along.  Here’s what I do to make the best of difficult situations.  Find the oldest person in [...]