At this juncture in history most people, even those caught up into the fervent and oppositional clash of extremist politics, can recognize the global scope of the turbulence of this point in time. Far beyond any one political perspective or concern, the current dysfunction is evidence of Koyanasqatsi, or life out of balance. The rise of […]
The Two Mothers of Mother's Day
The real story of Mother’s Day is beginning to be be recognized. What is so often thought of as a day to be nice to your mother has far more complexity, spirituality, and politics sewn into it than most contemporary people know. No matter how you slice it, the history of Mother’s Day is intimately […]
Mother's Day Proclamation, 1870
143 years ago this proclamation was issued by a woman to women. Most histories trace the current practice of celebrating Mother’s Day back to Ms. Howe. The journey has been one of proclamation, obscurity, resurrection, and then platitudes and commercialization. Mother’s Day Proclamation ……………………………….. Arise, then, women of this day! Arise all women who […]