A few years ago I was holding monthly ancestral healing circles in my (then) home in North Portland. These circles were small, generally between two and seven participants in any given month. And still, with every passing month, I noticed an increasing availability of healing and support from our collective ancestors. I had this sense […]
Walking the Knife’s Edge – A Message of Celebration
I was interviewed for a podcast yesterday. Towards the end of the interview, I was asked if I had any final messages for the listeners. I took a moment to listen in with my ancestors. One of my grandfathers stepped forward with a message his lineage has been sharing for many months now. I’m going […]
The Love of a Grandmother
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 […]