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 […]
The Aftermath of Ritual: A Reflection
Five days have now passed since the Ritual of Letting Go was held on the banks of a shockingly cold river in the Columbia River Gorge. My memories of the ritual are ones of laughter, of beauty, of song, and of deep connection to myself, to nature, to the other participants, and to Water. Most […]
How to Create Your Own Ritual of Letting Go (Water Ritual)
To celebrate the approach of our 4th Annual Ritual of Letting Go (Aug 29), I’ve created a mini-guide to help you create your own water ritual. Let’s get started! The purpose: while it is possible to work with water for many (many, many) purposes, the purpose of our ritual is cleansing, release, letting go. So, […]