I’m dreaming. In the dream, I am back in high school. All the old feelings are there. All the masks are in place. I’m walking through the day appearing to have it all together, smiling, laughing, doing exactly what I’m supposed to do in order for the majority of people to like me and approve […]
Who Are You Inviting In?
Last week I began to tell a story about how my entire internal world entered complete chaos when I first initiated contact with my ancestors. Of course, I had no guidance, was doing it all on my own, and, basically, had no idea what I was doing. You will be better prepared than me. I’m […]
Healing Multigenerational Trauma and Pain – You and Your Ancestors
Over the past two decades, I’ve had the honor and pleasure of working with pioneers in the fields of trauma resolution, mindfulness and holistic healing. Nothing has had a greater impact on my own life than beginning to cultivate a conscious, collaborative relationship with my healthy ancestors. As I’ve shared this work with others, the […]
The Thanksgiving Address – Greeting the Natural World
Today, as I sit here typing, my heart is elsewhere. It is walking (silently) with a group of 100+ people along the banks of the Sandy River in Oxbow Park. I hear the leaves rustling underfoot, the sound of the waters of the river swirling over and around rocks just off to my left, the […]
Celebrating the Return of the Rain and Last Spring’s Tree Ritual
It is gray and misty and almost raining outside. After what was, for me, an unbearably hot summer here in the Pacific Northwest, the return of the mist and rain is unbelievably relieving. With a final (fingers crossed!) 90+ degree weekend behind us, the Autumn Equinox of yesterday has ushered in fall in a big […]