Folk Wisdom... Folk Arts... and words that want to be shared
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We're sharing stories, happenings, divinations, poetry and more.
We aren't in a hurry, sometimes the greatest treasuresĀ are the little things that happen in between the moments.
by Penny Reed
Whispers from the other ways called to my feet.
I found myself parked on the side of a busy road eyeing a small but well-worn path that led into the woods. The path was narrow, branches and leaves touched my skin as I moved curiously forward. I started looking for a spot that would...
Poetry from Claire Sylvan’s book, Turnings
For All Our Children
Breathe deep, look around.
See how we are all connected.
We dance our lives in this teeming sea
That swirls among us.
Dive deep,
Seize the current that is your journey;
Let Life express her surging mystery through you.
Know...
by T.C.
At this time of year when rhubarb grows, you gotta enjoy it! My grandma Shirley would always have some freshly picked and cleaned rhubarb stalks at the ready with a bowl of white sugar nearby. I remember dipping those stalks in sugar and munching down on the perfectly tart flavour. We...
In many places around the world, since Ancient times, flower crowns have been worn to celebrate the season and promote good fortune. Flower crowns have honoured the Gods, paid tribute to warriors, inspired bards, honoured mother earth, acknowledged cultural lineage and traditional attire, gave...
Meditation cushions handmade in small batches with love at www.awakenedharma.com.
I have always collected fabrics, batiks, scarves and textiles from around the world - the colours, patterns and textures capture my attention and soul. The shut down enabled time we don’t normally have - time...
Volunteer Spotlight
Bre has been around the scene here at Ninth Wave Arts in some form or another for the last few years. Even when she has been travelling the world and living at a distance, she’s managed to stay connected and involved.
She has offered her energy as a board member, an...
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