About the North Star Guardians Blog
The constant and never failing sense deep within of being part of the universe. Also your guiding star, your spirit or thus your intuition or best of wisdom. Those principles or inner enduring convictions that guide you through your life journey.
In previous centuries, working at sea was a very dangerous and unpredictable way of life. Sailors had very little to guide them at night, apart from the stars. And the one that they relied upon most was Polaris, or the North Star. As this star is positioned close to the north pole, it appears to be stationary at all times, unlike other stars which appear to move as time passes. This provided early sailors with a fixed reference point. And once they know where the North Star was, they could position their ships accordingly and be reasonably confident that they were going in the right direction.
Over time the North Star became a symbol for finding your way home safely and symbolically finding your way in life. But beyond that, as many sailors were deeply superstitious with a rich history of lore about life and death at sea, they were always looking for lucky charms. So many sailors began to place nautical star tattoos on their forearms or hands as a symbol of good luck and a desire to get home safely.
Skip forward through the centuries and the meaning of the nautical star tattoo has become broader. Not only is it a symbol of the sea, but also a sign of security and guidance for all sailors and travelers. It has also become a sign of following your dreams and achieving success in your life.
The most famous story about the North Star is the Native American myth explaining why the North Star stands still. In this story, a brave son Na-Gah tried to impress his father by climbing the tallest cliff he could find. Through difficult conditions he persisted until he found himself at the top of a very high mountain. The mountain was so tall that Na-Gah looked down on all the other mountains. Unfortunately, there was no way down. When his father came looking for him, he found Na-Gah stuck high above. Not wanting his son to suffer for his bravery, he turned Na-Gah into a star that can be seen and honored by all living things.
Mission of North Star Guardians
The Mission of the North Star Guardians is
- To provide authors a unique forum to communicate with the public
- To offer people easy access to some of the most influential voices of our time
- To stimulate public discourse on issues and trends that influence our experience of life and how we live in the world
- To present practical information to address challenges that we face in daily life
- To give Elders a forum to share pearls of wisdom and words of inspiration
- To cultivate solidarity and a renewed sense of wonder and purpose in our lives
Authors participate in audio interviews, submit brief personal biographies, information about their books, web sites, and activities. Authors are selected based on their ability to offer practical tips and messages of inspiration to the general public.
We will hear from experts on marriage, getting children to sleep through the night, dealing with homework problems, coping with difficult people, surviving trauma, and most every predictable challenge people will face in the course of their lives. We will hear from leading thinkers in cosmology, evolution, ecology, psychology, religion, spirituality, music, literature, social commentary, etc. The North Star Guardians relies on active support and involvement by members of the community. We warmly welcome your participation in this community.
If you are interested in being a guest on the North Star Guardians please contact Dr. Kevin Keough.
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