Cassandra Chandler

Category: Thoughts

  • Family Matters

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    I spent hours trying to write a blog post about family for this week. Hours. And in the end, I realized that the question is too important to me to try to fit all of my thoughts into one blog post. I don’t just have words on the topic of family—I have worlds on it.…

  • The Flower Moon

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    Another full moon is upon us. This one is The Flower Moon. What would you like to blossom in your life? Financial stability? Flourishing creativity? Improved health and vitality? There are so many places where we can spend our time and energy.

  • Planning to Plan

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    Earlier this year, I moved away from using a planner for a while. That was a Very Bad Thing. It wasn’t just bad in terms of not knowing where and when I needed to be places or what I was supposed to be doing. It was bad for my motivation. Without goals written down where…

  • The Wind Moon

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    The full moon in April is sometimes called the Wind Moon. This is a time for action. The Wind Moon can fill our sails, giving us renewed energy to continue on our path. Wind can also be cleansing, and the moon is good for pulling us out of ruts and giving that little tug that…

  • Give Yourself Credit

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    A few months back, I wrote a blog post about my worst habit. Trying to do too much is something I’ll always have to watch out for. There’s a flip side to this coin that I’m only just beginning to notice. I wouldn’t be surprised if you’re doing this, too.

  • The Storm Moon

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    Today is March’s full moon. It’s sometimes called the Storm Moon. Storms are often thought of as tumultuous events that can inspire fear. Having been in a hurricane, I understand this. But storms are also cleansing.

  • Looking to the Future

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    Last week ended with news I was not expecting. Samhain Publishing announced they were planning on shutting down. It didn’t feel real at the time. It still doesn’t. Things can take sudden turns in the publishing industry. It’s so strange to think that I had originally planned a cover reveal for this week, but am…

  • The Quickening Moon

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    February is the most challenging month for me. I often spend it fighting off colds, with varying degrees of success. This year was no exception. The month usually passes as something of a blur. I checked my planner today and saw that there’s a full moon tonight—one I haven’t written (or really thought much) about…

  • Sunday at the Museum…

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    I started getting out more before the end of 2015. I’m lucky to live close enough to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art to go there whenever I want. I used to go more often, but have been too busy lately. In 2016, I’ll be making more time to go.

  • Surround Yourself with Beauty

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    The hardest part of winter is the monochromatic palette. As the trees and grass settle into their slumber, everything becomes washed out in shades of gray, white, and black. Winter absolutely has its own beauty—stark and clean. I can enjoy it better if I surround myself with color and reminders of the spring that’s yet…