Dear Goddess,  The occupy movement has underscored the desperation of our society. The nuclear family is over. Extended families are more and more becoming the norm of the day.

What are the hidden lessons in desperation? No one likes to admit to being desperate, but let us  name the truth and move on.

The holidays are here.  With more and more people out of work, creative gift giving and creating will be the experience of this season. The story of Ebenezer Scrooge comes to mind. He had an epiphany. His story rises desperation to its highest level.

Many years ago, I lived with an Iranian man who could not tolerate the hype of the Christmas season. That experience taught me that I could not tolerate the hype of the Christmas season either.

As I was writing these words, an eagle took flight out of the beautiful tree before Ulysses and I.

What was the eagle telling us?

Soar like an eagle.

Claim your rightful place in the universe.

Be who you are without comparing yourself to someone else.

Don’t let the bastards get you down.

Embrace your enemies and heal the world.

Om Peace Amen

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