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Spring is in the Air
Spring is in the Air at Twinkle’s Place!!!
With Spring comes the budding and blooming of flowers and friendships alike.
We look forward to the services we are hosting here, as well as those we are co-facilitating at neighboring UU congregations. Stop by if you have time and desire to take a contemplative walk through our gardens. And, of course, for a cup of tea!
Visit Twinkle’s Place on Facebook for more photos.
New Moon in Taurus
The New Moon on Friday, May 6th is in Taurus. It calls us to ground. To sink into the parts of ourselves that we know are steadfast. To become aware of the supporting elements around us that offer continuity when we feel the urge to float away. One of the best ways to do this is to spend significant time in Nature. Significant. Not merely a token “quality time” but quantity. Deep abiding connection to the Earth. This does not happen on our couches or at our desks, no matter the strength of our visualization powers. Do not allow Ego to fool you to thinking otherwise. Nature is calling. Join her in the great outdoors and embrace this New Moon with the assurance that you will discover the best ways to physically orient your spirituality on this plane.
We invite you to explore the various aspects of the New Moon in Taurus, by reading Mystic Mamma!
There will not be a gathering at Twinkle’s Place this month.
There are several sites that offer insight and instruction on how to conduct group and solitary rituals. Here are a few:
And, as always, whether you currently identify as Unitarian Universalist, or you are curious about where we draw our faith from, and why some of us choose to honor the phases of the Moon, here are a few links to explore:
Sixth Source we draw our Unitarian Universalist faith from.
May you be blessed today and everyday!
SuperMoon in ARIES April 7th – New Moon Ritual
Each New Moon we come full circle to a moment in time where we have the opportunity to begin anew. This month is a chance to do that 4-fold as we can bring ourselves into alignment body, mind, spirit and soul by releasing limiting beliefs, embracing authentic truths, distinguishing healthy directions and true callings from murky distractions, and establishing foundations that will serve us well for years to come.
MYSTIC MAMMA is a source we turn to regularly to inform us about the new moon aspects. Here are some notes. Please be sure to click on through to the website:
CATHY PAGANO informs us that:
“Our beliefs lie hidden in the unconscious until we turn our attention to them. These beliefs are what we learned as children—often limiting, involving guilt and shame. Once we turn the light of self-love and consciousness on them, they can transform and grow.
“And we can now choose what to believe in. The heavens are telling us that this is the moment when we need to embrace our beliefs and live them—not by fighting against the old but by imagining and living the new.”
DIVINE HARMONY fortifies this thought,
“we have the capacity to anchor into a new foundation upon which we can build for many years to come…” and that it is important “commitment to living life from the Highest integrity possible.”
and in case we mistake the purpose of this New Moon,
MOLLY HALL tells us clearly:
“The Aries New Moon is like walking through a purifying fire, to burn off sleepy habits and get you animated. In the direct glare of Aries, the essence of a situation — or what needs to happen next — becomes clear.
“Avoid flame wars and power struggles that tie up your energies…”
SARAH VARCAS contributes her insights as well:
“We may well be tempted to act first and think later, but could well regret doing so! The wisdom of this New Moon is accessed in the quiet of inner reflection and the strength it takes to admit when we simply don’t yet know….. act only when the time is right, not simply to ease our anxiety or sense of urgency….let life lead us step by step, gifting us its wisdom as we go.”
Join us in ritual.
Join us in spirit.
Ascertain your truth, claim your wholeness, embrace your life, and live in to your divine purpose.
Remember every person you encounter is sacred.
Even if they do not know it themselves and their ignorance lends to behaviors unbefitting a divine creature.
The alchemy of the universe is in your hands.
Wield it wisely, with compassion and grace.
~ Twinkle
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An article relating why the Pagan Path is an integral part of the Unitarian Universalist faith.
Service: The Operator’s Manual for Planet Earth
Join Twinkle just a mile down the road from her beautiful home at the First Universalist Church of Pittsfield for an Outside-the-box Service this Sunday.
Sunday, March 20th
9:45 AM
First Universalist Church of Pittsfield
112 Easy Street, Pittsfield, Maine
Special Presentation:
“The Operator’s Manual for Planet Earth”
Presented by:
Rev. “Twinkle” Marie Manning
& Jason Curran, Musician
This service combines
the spoken word with music
ALL ARE WELCOME
see First Universalist Church of Pittsfield Facebook posting.
preview Order of Service:
Operators Manual – Order of Service2
For other services by Twinkle and Jason, visit here.
Zen Retreat – April 3rd
Sunday, April 3, 2016 1:00-4:00pm
Myozen Joan Amaral, Guiding Dharma Teacher of Marblehead Zen Center, will be presenting an Introductory to Zen Workshop at Twinkle’s Place!
During this workshop Joan will review an intro to Zazen meditation.
Participants will enjoy:
– short sit
– walking meditation (outside – weather permitting)
– Guided meditation
– Zazen
– Tea and Dharma Conversation
There is no charge for this event – love offerings welcome.
RSVP: TwinkleManning@gmail.com
Joan will be joined by Marblehead Zen Center’s intern: Kevin Peng, who will share
music!
Joan is also leading services at First Universalist Church of Pittsfield Sunday Morning at 9:45AM – – – ALL ARE WELCOME. Visit Church FACEBOOK Page
And, for more information about UU Buddhist Paths, visit here.
Remembering our amazing TEDxWaldenPond event
New Moon in March + International Women’s Day + Solar Eclipse
According to Mystic Mama contributor, Lena Stevens, regarding this March
“It is time for the resets, committed choices and greater intentions to ignite, take flight and move into action.”
Twinkle will be hosting an afternoon ritual in her sacred space in celebration of the New Moon, Solar Eclipse and International Women’s Day this year. Bring your drums!
Then in the evening she and others will join with Women With Wings in Bangor to be part of the UNIFY Women’s Circle Gatherings around the globe in celebration of International Women’s Day. We will sing, chant and dance in honor of the sacred feminine.
For the past six years Twinkle has alternated her location on International Women’s Day between Boston and Santa Barbara with her Empowering Women TV teams in support of International Women’s Day Festivals endeavors. This year she is staying in Maine on Women’s Day continuing her inward journey, nourishing roots and following the calling of her heartsong.
GLIMPSES OF PAST WOMENS DAY EVENTS:
VIDEO: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/340373684313676619/
Guided Meditation by Tara Brach
#TaraBrach
New Moon February 2016
This month the New Moon is in Aquarius.
Join Us as we explore our UU 7th Principle and Pagan Path in connection with the sixth source we draw our Unitarian Universalist faith from.
Monday, February 8th
7pm-9pm
at Twinkle’s Place
all with loving and benevolent hearts and intentions are welcome
“A New Moon can work powerful manifestation magic because the Moon is furthest from the earth and this frees the imagination from material limits.”
The theme for many this New Moon is: Committed Choice
Commitments require discipline for manifestation to be made possible. Understanding if our choices have been created in places of fear or places of trust will help ascertain their benefit to us and affects they may have on others.
Mystic Mamma offers some insight into the personal implications of Choice in connection with this month,
“Who are you? This is the big question this month. You have an opportunity to explore yourself in new ways and commit to choosing what is important to you regardless of what others may think.
One of the most important choices you may need to make is around how much of other people’s energy and drama you are still willing to carry. How much of your old story are you willing to hold on to? What are you willing to give up to finally lead the life you always wanted?
These are big serious questions and processes and you may need to get some help to dig through the layers of what is ‘not you’ in order to reclaim your authentic self.”
For more information about New Moon in Aquarius, visit here:
