Category Archives: Inspiration

Nature, the Healer

Posted on January 13, 2022 by dragonkatet

The world has needed healing for a long time, but especially now, in the midst of and in the aftermath of a global pandemic. This quarter’s issue of The BeZine deals with A Life of the Spirit and Healing. How … Continue reading →

Posted in Ecology, Environment, Health, Inspiration, Life, Nature, Peace, Renewal, Resistance, Science, Spirituality, Trees, Uncategorized, Zen | 1 Comment

It’s Not Too Late

Posted on September 26, 2019 by dragonkatet

This quarter’s BeZine, we are joining with 100TPC (100 Thousand Poets (and others) For Change. We’re celebrating in solidarity with Greta Thunberg, the amazing 16-year old climate change activist traveling by ship to attend two important global events: The Climate … Continue reading →

Posted in 100TPC, Acrostic, Awareness, Ecology, Environment, Food For Thought, Future, Inspiration, Nature, Poetry, Resistance, Sustainability, Travel, Trees | 2 Comments

In Infinitum Terrae

Posted on June 15, 2019 by dragonkatet

Living in the moment, or with awareness of the here and now can be a good thing. It allows us to appreciate what we have at any given time. It comes with a caveat, though — you have to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Acrostic, Animal Rights, Animals, Awareness, Disasters, Ecology, Environment, Food For Thought, Future, Human Rights, Hunger, Inspiration, Nature, Past Present and Future, Politics, Poverty, Science, Sustainability, Trash, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Peace Rocks and Peace Roles

Posted on March 30, 2019 by dragonkatet

No, that’s not a typo in the title. Keep reading and you’ll see why. This quarter’s BeZine issue is dedicated to Waging Peace, and more specifically “Radical” Peace. It’s an interesting concept, isn’t it? Normally, the words “Waging” and “Radical” … Continue reading →

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Insatiable =/= Sustainable

Posted on June 19, 2018 by dragonkatet

((The new quarterly issue of the BeZine is up! This time, the theme is Sustainability, and there are some really good, thoughtful pieces about making this a reality. If you have some free time, come check out how you can … Continue reading →

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The seeing place…

Posted on August 20, 2017 by dragonkatet

This month’s BeZine is all about Theater. Come on over and have a look! It’s dim, but not quite too dark to see where you’re going. Small bulbs cast just enough light to barely distinguish faces and furniture. The smells … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Arts and Humanities, Creativity, Education, Food For Thought, Inspiration, Life, The Arts, Theater, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Piece By Painted Piece

Posted on December 16, 2016 by dragonkatet

This month’s theme at the BeZine is “The Healing Value of the Arts”. The Arts have an intrinsic value in and of themselves, of course, but most of the time when people read or hear the word “Art”, they don’t … Continue reading →

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The Day Begins With You

Posted on October 19, 2016 by dragonkatet

This month’s theme over at The BeZine is about rituals for peace, healing and unity. Throughout the years, I have taken part in rites for each and all of those things (within the Christian, Wiccan and Buddhist faiths), but this … Continue reading →

Posted in Awareness, Gratitude, Health, Inspiration, Peace, Present, Spirituality, Uncategorized, Zen | 4 Comments

Art Lessons

Posted on January 16, 2016 by dragonkatet

The theme for January at the BeZine is Parents and Parenting. It took me reaching adulthood to realize how lucky I am to have an artistic, creative mother. I imagine that all parents strive to teach their children important life … Continue reading →