Word of the Day — Nexus — The heart is the nexus of the spiritual journey’s compass, seeking constellations of growth, wisdom and divine connectedness. — ShadowsPub ‘Nexus’ comes from the Latin ‘nexus,’ meaning ‘to bind or tie.’ It entered the English language in the 17th century as a legal term meaning ‘a binding tie’ but has…

Word of the Day — Quandary — On the chessboard of life, a quandary holds a question. In the silence of thought are the forward movements. — ShadowsPub A quandary is a state of uncertainty over how to respond to a difficult situation. Its origins are uncertain, but it’s believed to be possibly Latin in origin. It…

Word of the Day — Resonance — Moments of resonance on the spiritual journey are like a spectrum of transformative light, turning life’s darkest waters into possibilities. — ShadowsPub Resonance in sound is deep, full, and reverberating, while in the broader sense of the word, it can evoke or suggest images, memories, and emotions. Resonance” comes from…

Word of the Day — Fleeting — Life is full of fleeting moments of insight, beauty, and awareness, followed by the lesson to release them with grace and cherish their memory. — ShadowsPub Fleeting comes to us from the Old English “fleotan’ meaning to float or flow. The meaning evolved and now refers to something passing quickly…

Word of the Day — Portal — The grandest portal is the path to personal growth, unveiling awareness on the climb to enlightenment. — ShadowsPub The word ‘portal’ comes from the Latin ‘portalis’, meaning gate or gateway. It appeared in English around the late 14th century about grand or ceremonial doors or entranceways. Gothic and Romanesque architecture…

Word of the Day — Endeavour — Nights of uncertainty lead to the dawn of self-realization on our most sacred journey, the endeavour of inward exploration. — ShadowsPub If I endeavour to undertake a task or a journey, I’m making a serious effort and will persevere to see it through. Creatives, for example, will endeavour to stay…

Word of the Day — Mystique — Knowledge ignites the mystique of the soul journey, leading to personal growth. — ShadowsPub The word “mystique” is a relative newcomer to the English language, having come into use in the early 20th century. It is derived from the Latin ‘mysticus,’ meaning ‘mystical’. …

Word of the Day — Transition — In the circle of life, growth takes us from one self to another on an infinite, interconnected path of transition. — ShadowsPub The word “transition” comes to us from the Latin “transito” meaning ‘going across’ or ‘overpassing’. Transition entered the English language during the 15th century and was used in…

Word of the Day — Valour — Valour is the flame that flares up inside, burning away fear, leaving the strength to act courageously and with resolve to reach a goal. — ShadowsPub In the 1850s when Queen Victoria was commissioning the Victoria Cross she was asked if it was to be inscribed with “For Bravery”. Her…