August 2026 Rabbit Rabbit

Today’s the day – rabbit-rabbit-white-rabbit-white-rabbit! Have you said it yet? Or did you need my little reminder?

I stumbled across this below from esotericcelestial on Instagram recently and wanted to share it with you because I didn’t know this story previously. Did you???

Say rabbit rabbit as the very first words out of your mouth on the first of the new month, and the folk tradition promises good fortune for the four weeks ahead.

The custom is most often traced to British folklore, first documented in the journal Notes and Queries in 1909. From Britain it crossed the Atlantic and took deep root in New England, where it has been passed down through generations. Franklin D. Roosevelt is said to have observed the practice. Sarah Jessica Parker has spoken about it openly. Quiet keepers of the tradition still text the words to their loved ones at the stroke of midnight on the first of every month.

The mythology behind the small ritual is enormous. Long before the folk saying existed, the rabbit and hare were sacred across nearly every continent — and almost always associated with the moon, with fertility, and with the renewal of time itself. In Celtic Britain, the hare was sacred to the spring goddess Eostre. In Chinese mythology, the Jade Rabbit lives on the moon. In ancient Egypt, the hare was sacred to the goddess Wenet, associated with rebirth. The new month. The new arc of time. The rabbit at the doorway.

Either way, if you knew it or if it’s new information to you like it was to me, I wish you a beautiful month ahead filled with all the best for you and yours!

Shine On!

xo

What Happens When You Cross Over?

First and foremost, I’m not on way out – at least I don’t think I am, but who knows? We’re all getting older, so it seems possible that my time is coming – albeit I’m hoping I’m here for a good long while longer!

But lately I’ve been having such interesting conversations with various people about this topic that I wanted to share with you. People tell me things unbidden at times and I find it fascinating how they share with me and how each person has a unique vision of what comes next. Some feel that when we’re dead, we’re done. There is no more. Some feel that we go onto Heaven, Hell or Purgatory. Some have shared they feel we just move into the next dimension/energetic field which is close by this one. Others have shared that life is like a classroom. Each lifetime has a set bit of lessons to be learned (or not) and we ‘graduate’ with each lifetime. Others have shared the soul aspect and how we are part of a soul family who help eachother with the lessons needed to be learned so we can move up in the ladder (for lack of a better word) of spiritual awareness. Alas, there are others who believe in reincarnation and much like the school analogy, each lifetime is the next ‘grade’ to expand our knowledge and to have various experiences in order to understand completely what is necessary.

Fascinating, isn’t it? The unifying piece that most of these amazing humans have shared is that they’re not afraid of death. Their understanding isn’t fear based. It’s acceptance for whatever lies ahead. While none are looking to go now, their peace-filled presence captivates me even though some people may see this as a morose subject. I don’t. Do you?

Death is part of life. The journey from birth to death, that hyphen that shares birth/death dates speaks volumes for each person. Do you ever wonder what the hyphen will say about you? Or how others will interprete your hyphen? Will they believe that you were a positive energy here? Or a negative one? While there’s no ending date yet, some people shared how they are striving to have a more positive spin on the hyphen while they can. Their thoughts were: It’s never too late to change!

I enjoy conversations about this topic and listening to everyone’s points of view. Because goodness knows, I don’t know the answers and I love to learn – so please feel free to share with me!

Shine On!

xo

A Mother’s Love

Hi Mom…I awoke this morning thinking of you. Even as I’m writing this, I’m more than a bit teary. Because you see, I miss you. I miss your unconditional love in my life. I miss your hugs – remember how you used to tease me because I always wanted more hugs? Well, I’ve passed that along to my children. They’re good huggers, but there’s nothing like your own Mom’s hug. A Mom who loves you no matter what…to be on the receiving end of that hug is key. So, please forgive me for being selfish, but in the vein of my sissy’s sayings, I want my Mommy today….excuse me…Our Mommy today.

You’d think that I’d act more like a grown up and not have these feelings. I mean, I’m in my late-50’s for goodness sakes. But no, not me. I want you to come visit me in my dreams please. Hugga-me. Please. Because it’s been years since God called you home, even though sometimes it feels like yesterday. Oh, how I miss your hugs!

I think the beauty is in the memories we leave behind. The legacy of love that you left in those who are still here, remembering your kindness, your love, your innate sense of being. The laughter we shared and the ice creams too! How blessed we are to have had you as our Mom! I hope that when it’s my time to join you, that my children will remember me with so much love!

Shine On!

xo

How Will You Be Remembered?

I’m feeling a bit maudlin this morning. Perhaps you’ll think it silly, but I’ve always tried to own my feelings and share them when appropriate. So, here it goes…please bear with me.

A friend texted me that two dragonflies were flying around her yesterday and unbeknownst to her, I had the same experience! Now dragonflies aren’t often seen whre I live so we chose to see it as a sign from a mutual friend of ours who passed away almost a year ago…and I think we’re right. We went on to chat about her, remembering the good times and her amazing spirit, kndness and generosity of being. I hope our friend was listening from the other side…because her passing was a surprise to all. She hadn’t been sick. She didn’t take her life. She fell asleep one night and never woke up. Her spirit though remains as we remember her.

 When I looked it up: Dragonflies are often viewed as signs from guardian angels or deceased loved ones. Two together may indicate that you have multiple guides watching over your journey, bringing you good fortune and positivity

But, it got me to thinking about when it’s time and how l will be remembered. What’s the legacy that remains when I’m no longer here? That continued with thinking about all who have already left this earthly plane and how their lives and passings left imprints on us. For the most part, I can always find the good in them, feeling gratitude for their presence in my life and the lessons they helped me to learn along the way. For to me, I believe we make ‘soul contracts’ to learn x, y, z during this lifetime and as I understand it, some souls love us so much that they agree to help us learn certain lessons even when they’re difficult. That’s a lot of love for some of the life lessons I’ve endured…but I’m grateful. Truly.

I hope that when it’s my time, that there will be those left here on Earth that will feel similarly. They’ll be able to know how much I loved them and how I tried my best to choose love over hatred. Hope over despair. Smiles and tears intertwined (because that’s how I’m built). Understanding even when you don’t quite understand. There are choices in life, crossroads, that determine how our lives unfold next. There’s not always a redo button to push when you want to go back. Sometimes, the only way through is to continue on the path until the next crossroads and the opportunity to choose again. Choices aren’t always given. At times, it is what it is and we move through as best we can. Regrets? Yes. But when we learn from these, we grow and isn’t that the point of this lifetime? To learn, to grow, to improve and to do our best with what we’ve got and to keep going to help others along the way?

Perhaps my thinking is too simplistic for you. As most of us know, it’s not so simplistic, but when we take it down to the basics, I think it can be most of the time. I don’t think I”m going anywhere for the time being, but the dragonflies brought to the surface some thoughts that I wanted to share.

Happy Blessed Friday to you!

Shine On!

xo

Jersey Girl On The 4th of July

I wish I knew the origin of this photo, but I don’t. I ‘borrowed’ it from my cousin on social media and I don’t know where he got it from either. Otherwise I’d give them credit because it isnpired me to write today. Happy 4th of July to you and yours!

I grew up in NJ and have stayed for most of my life. Living near the beach felt as normal as breathing and being on the water similarly as I’m a Pisces and we’re water-friendly. But this song made me giggle today when I heard it again after so many years. The lyrics…work perfectly for today….Saturday in the park, I think it was the 4th of July….Now let’s sing….

Shine On!

xo

Rabbit Rabbit July 2026

We’ve made it to July 1st – If you’ve spent any time here, you know what it means, right? Say it with me: rabbit-rabbit-white-rabbit-white-rabbit/ for good fortune all month long!

Wayyyy back in 1976, my family and I went to a 4th of July celebration that I always remember fondly. We went to my godfather’s house as he was having a huge celebration for our country’s birthday. It was a fun-filled day with sparklers, fireworks and lots of yummies!

Now (ahem) many years later, we are celebrating for our 250th birthday as a country. Wow Wow Wow! Need I remind us all how fast time flies? I know that for me, those years have passed by quickly and slowly all at the same time. So much has changed in 50 years…I’ve grown up for one – LOL! But our world has changed with the advances in technology, etc. Just for the mere fact that I can write a blog post and friends around the world can read it? Stunning, isn’t it? Amazing…

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you all for being here as I’ve been writing for many years and have made so many connections that are so very meaningful to me. I’ll toast to our international friendships as well because life is all about connections!

Shine On!

xo

Father’s Day, Solstice and Dad…

Today’s the Summer Solstice, combined with the holiday of Father’s Day and remembrance that 14 years ago today, my Dad passed away. Summer was always his favorite season, so somehow it felt fitting that he left us on a summer’s day. While it wasn’t Solstice that day, nor falling on Father’s Day that year, I find today to be a trio of emotions just the same.

I know that many of us aren’t ‘celebrating’ Father’s Day because we are without our dads for whatever reason. But if you’d indulge me for a bit, I want to give thanks to this perfect trine of memories wrapped up in one day. Fourteen years is a long time without Dad and it brings up the matter of age for me. A maybe not so gentle reminder that we only have a liimited number of days here on Earth and one never knows when our time is up. We think we can control it all, but in all earnestness, we cannot. Life happens and life ends, sometimes wthin a moment’s notice, and we are left handling the changes, whether we feel ready or not.

It’s funny how I’ve been thinking of him so much lately and wondering what he’d be saying with what’s going on in the world at large, not to mention my little world. I’m sure, (Oh, quite sure!), he’d have his own pertinent opinions on it all and we’d be privvy to his views whether we agreed or not. That was the type of man he was – highly opinionated and not afraid to share those thoughts. So here’s what I think he’d say now: Be yourself. Do good in this world. Free yourself from carrying painful memories. Compassion is key to a long life. See the big picture, make peace within, and allow love to shine.

Life is too short. I’ve learned that lesson myself. I don’t want to spend the end of my days in any condition other than joyful bliss and loving the peace that comes with the Presents of Presence. I wish you all a peaceful glow and the courage to shine like the sun, especially on a beautiful, radiant Summer Solstice!

Shine On!

xo

Saving Robin’s Babies

A tree near my patio was brushing its branches against the house, so it was trimmed. Before I got to the workers, I realized that they’d cut the branch on the other side as well where I knew there was a robin’s nest. Each time the robin came to feed her babies, I heard them chirping – many times a day! I was too late to save the branch, but my goodness – we had to save the birds!

Luckily for me, the workers dug through the branches and as you can see above, found the nest with all the babies safely inside! It was a miracle! I was worried perhaps they were wounded, but they were just fine – probably just a little traumatized by the noise and the fall, but intact along with the nest! Whew!! What a blessing!

They moved the nest to my neighbor’s tree, wedging it carefully on a branch next to the trunk. I went to bed hoping the parents would find their offspring and all would be well. This morning, I found one of the babies on the ground by the tree and another one in the nest. I had seen the one near the nest on the tree branch out of the nest for a bit yesterday afternoon, but I don’t know what happened to the other two babies. Sigh…we did the best we could…

By the same token, robins appear spiritually, reminding us to uncover happiness. These sweet red-breasted birds are associated with entering a new chapter in life. Therefore, seeing a robin encourages us to let go of the negative affecting our lives and to embrace a new and happier phase. Ultimately, robins, a sign from Heaven, encourage us to move forward with determination and grace.

So this is your Monday morning inspiration…

Shine On!

xo

Learn To Dance In The Rain

Daily writing prompt

What’s something you believe everyone should know.

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Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass; it’s about learning to dance in the rain.

Since it’s stormy weather today here in New Jersey, I thought this was a good time to bring out this quote and maybe dance a little!?! Because it’s an oldie, but a goodie – as in an important one to remember. Because as we all know all too well, life hands us storms. Metaphysical, emotional, physical and even the old time weather storms and in order to come out on the other side, we need to learn to navigate the storms, the ups and downs of each passing tide.

It’s not easy as you may already know through experience. I’ve shared a few of my experiences with you as well. My life’s been a cha cha (in dance terms) one step up and two steps back. Some side to side wiggles and even some Hokey Pokey as I got all turned around! But come what may, what I have learned and what you probably (hopefully?) already know? You have to dance with the storm, in the storm while you’re waiting out the storm to dissapate to calmer weather.

That’s just my two cents for today. May your day be delightful – sunny or rainy – do a little dance as it’ll do you good!

Shine On!

xo

Good Morning Moon!

“I see the moon and the moon sees me. God bless the moon and God bless me.”

Good morning Moon and readers! I walked outside this morning to water the flowers and when I looked up, as I often do, I saw the moon (as seen in the photo). Fascinating isn’t it? Quietly over the trees, nestled in the blue sky, I will admit I was surprised and immediately took out my phone to capture the moment to share with you!

My Mom often said the quote above to us as kids, so I had to share it with you. Have you heard that little ditty before now? She repeated it in a sing-song type of way as she often did so that we’d remember it. Funny how so many little sayings she had still continue in my mind. Do you have some of those from your childhood too?

I know today is special as Venus and Jupiter are trining today – meeting in a celestial conjunction that is supposed to be dazzling! About 2 hours before your sunset, you’re to look west- northwest into the sky to see this marvel. Let me know if you capture it.

Sending out blessings to all today and always…

Shine On!

xo