Understanding Spiritual Awakening

Bud of Pink Water Lily tightly closed ready to unfurl is a good metaphor for a person on the verge of a spiritual awakening

In my work, I have met many people who either want to have a Spiritual Awakening or are in the midst of a Spiritual Awakening, even if they don’t realize it. Often this time can be unsettling and people tend to have questions about Spiritual Awakenings: like what is a spiritual awakening, what are the…

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Through New Eyes

I was recently driving with one of my students. It was a gorgeous morning with a light fog, the sun was rising, illuminating the golden fields of Corn. He was busy taking pictures of the Corn and the houses and the countryside, while I drove. It has been an interesting experience to spend time with…

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Motherwort Part 2: The Great Balancer

I wrote about Motherwort several months ago. Motherwort is one of the Plants that I have been working/playing with for my Plant Spirit Healing Apprenticeship. The more time I share with ki, the deeper our relationship grows, and the more I learn. I have always thought that ki is a wonderful and rich Plant with…

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Thanksgiving, Gratitude, Abundance and Manifestation

Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday.  I love gathering with my family, consuming large amounts of delicious food, and expressing my gratitude for the many gifts.  When I was young, we always celebrated at my grandmother’s (Mimi’s) house.  Our extended family would be there, generally with a few extras, whom Mimi was wrapping her wings…

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Lessons and Gifts from Pink Lady’s Slipper

Two Pink Lady's Slipper Orchids

Pink Lady’s Slipper is a rare native Orchid which grows in the Northeast.  After a twenty-nine year search, I recently reencountered her.  This is a sharing of some of the lessons which I have learned from her.  (I have learned more and I know that there are many more to come.)

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