It is the Christmas season again here at Violet Flame World. And if you are a regular reader of our blog posts, you know it is one of our very favorite times of the year! One tradition associated with Christmastime is gift giving. This custom in part originates from the Three Wise Men who brought gifts for the Christ child. You may know the Wise Men were also known as Magi. Who were the Magi?  They were the priest class of Persia who were the keepers of the sacred things, the

It is our favorite time of the year here at Violet Flame World - the Christmas Season!

Some of you may remember from a previous blog that Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays and times of year here at Violet Flame World. In our latest Thanksgiving blog we will learn about the early American Pilgrims, their quest for freedom, and how to start becoming a modern-day Pilgrim! The Origin of Thanksgiving Thanksgiving may not be recognized in every part of the World - but its underlying message is universal – it is a celebration of courage, perseverance, freed

As Christmastime approaches, the aroma of freshly baked cookies and cakes is coming from the kitchen here at Violet Flame World. And with it, there is a sense of peace and harmony. Some would call this feeling the Spirit of Christmas. The experience of being around the kitchen this time of year reminded me of a wonderful and timeless story I would like to share with you: There once lived by the sea a gentle soul who was a miller. He and his wife served together to grind the

Have you ever considered the fireplace as a metaphor or spiritual symbol of yourself?

Many years before learning about and beginning to give the violet flame, I look back and realize some experiences in my early years...