Living in Authenticity
Do You Remember
Do you remember when the dew drop on a blade of grass set your Heart on fire When you would dance in delight at the sight When you would slurp it up uniting yourself with both rain and grass Do you remember when every second every vision was a gift of pure joy was a…
Read MoreOn Balance
It is the time of year where we are again reminded of Balance. Where is our energy? Where is our focus? Are we taking time to play and rest? Are we devoting time to our Heart’s calling? How does Nature fit into our lives? This year, there is an even bigger call for Balance, as…
Read MoreThe Stories We Tell
The Stories We Tell “…we are the stories we tell ourselves. In this universe, and this existence, where we live with this duality of whether we exist or not and who are we, the stories we tell ourselves are the stories that define the potentialities of our existence. We are the stories we tell ourselves.…
Read MoreChange, Trust, Love
We are in the midst of major change as a new President of the United States takes office. Change is an interesting thing. We often say that we want it. We want a new job, a new car, or even a new partner. Sometimes we even dream of running away and leaving this life behind…
Read MoreFurther Reflections on Standing Rock
In November, my son and I travelled to North Dakota to support the Water Protectors of Standing Rock. I was going there to support the Medic + Healers at the Oceti Sakowin camp and my son to help build. Before leaving, I was reluctantly interviewed and one of the questions was, “What expectations do you…
Read MoreReflections on Standing Rock
My son and I have recently returned from supporting the Water Protectors at Standing Rock in North Dakota. Many people have asked me to share our experience. It is difficult to put into words the many feelings, observations, and experiences. In truth, we are both still processing and I imagine will be for some time.…
Read MoreFear
I always think that whatever season I am in, that is my favorite season. However, not only is it summer, but it’s also berry season! This has to my favorite. I love spending my mornings harvesting wild berries for my family’s breakfast. We get delicious berries and I learn a lot from the berry bushes.…
Read MoreHealing with the Land
On my walk this morning, I could hear, “We survived! We survived!” The Birds were singing, the Plants dancing. Everyone was excited to be waking from the slumber of winter. I was moved to see the Plants returning. As I was walking, I was brought back to the first time that I walked the land…
Read MoreHealing the Culture of Pain
I have spent a good portion of this year reflecting on pain and pain medication. In one of my classes this summer, David Dalton shared his observations of working with people in pain. He said that whenever a person tries to suppress the pain with pain medication, the level of pain will rise to surpass…
Read MoreExperience the Dark: Quietly and Slowly
We are beginning our journey out of the dark and into the light as our days are getting longer. This begins our time of rest and reflection. Our dreaming selves are re-ignited. Let’s listen to the cues from Nature and hibernate. Our hibernation may look different, but it will serve the same purpose, to nurture…
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