Single Magpie

I'm Tess, and this is my personal blog. In this space I write about some of the things that interest me: spirituality, learning and growth, creativity, ecology, simple living, how we can build community. I try to approach every day intentionally, and aim to have some fun along the way.

If you're new here, I hope you'll stay awhile to explore, and join in the conversations by leaving a comment.

For a selection of popular posts, see "Start here" below or click here for the archives. To find out more about this blog or me, click here.

If you're new to Anchors and Masts, you may want to read some of these popular posts from my archives:


Of tears and trembling
Why contempt is like caffeine
Hospitality - what does it mean?
How do you deal with grief?
Freedom of Spirit: a Samhain reflection
Split
Are we too polite?
Oops, anger
A little light insurrection
Leadership - Benedictine style
The power of austerity
Good zeal
Angel
Eating Red Riding Hood
The woman in the ordinary
What good is God?
A beautiful darkness
Tu B'Shevat - New Year of the trees
On a magic carpet ride
The incense of winter
A finger pointing
Being dogmatic

Benedictine spirituality is a key part of my life. Click the picture below to read about my Benedictine journey. You may want to start with my popular post What is a Benedictine oblate.

Collecting sacred scraps to share. Click the image below for my other blog, Sacred Graffiti.