Season 1

Most of us can't help but think about making resolutions this time of year. Others resolve to not make resolutions. But after recalling a neighbor who was determined to try to make people feel seen every day, I think I …

Podcast link in bio> We all want greener products, right? Not fake green-washed products but the real deal that we can feel good about supporting. How can we help to develop the type of products that will save the world?

I have been noticing an inability to take a shamanic journey lately. It's frustrating but has made me consider whether the lunar cycle has anything to do with my limitations.

During a guided Middle World journey to meet some ancestors on my property to learn how I can help the Earth, I was surprised to learn that they want me to start with a challenge I had put off. Here …

A new friend, Zhanna Bright of Soul Congruency, reminded me of a beautiful quote by Ram Dass to help me see that we are helping everyone when we help even one person. We are all one so this makes sense. …

Today I cut back my milkweed plant almost to the ground to save monarch butterflies in my area. It was a hard decision but seemed the most responsible thing to do as we have been experiencing a lot of death …

Reincarnation is a topic that makes some people uncomfortable because it appears to go against the teachings of their church or their understanding of the Bible. For many, reincarnation is, in fact, mentioned often in the Bible. For many,...

Meditation is an amazing tool for relaxing, health, and spiritual growth. For many, it's a daunting practice to learn and makes us feel like we are failing when we try it. After listening to Dan Harris' Ten Percent Happier, I …

Have you ever sat with a tree and meditated with it for a few weeks? It is a very interesting experience! Here is what happened when I sat with a five-year old Willow that volunteered itself to grow in my …

Braiding Sweetgrass is a beautifully written book about the sacred relationships with plants, animals, and the planet from the perspective of an enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation and an Environmental Biologist. Robin Wall Kimmerer is...

Shamanic journeying is a worthwhile and special practice. From a beginner's perspective, here is how I see and explain shamanic journeying. What are the different worlds? Are journeys dangerous? How do you get started and what's the point? I answer...

A friend posted the details of a nightmare she had just had during a nap. She shared that the dream had really scared her, and her friends weighed in that it was a sign of something ominous. I privately messaged …

I dreamed about an unusual and beautiful cat named Violet. In this 9.5-minute episode, I'll tell you about the dream and how I analyzed it. Thank you to Peter Marin for allowing me to use your recording of "Autumn Leaves.":

When a shaman friend learned that I had killed a rat in my garage, she commented that "it wasn't very Buddhist of me." My first thought was to be defensive but it caused me to rethink how to handle a …

When you look at events around the world, you see unrest, chaos, fear, and problems. Maybe you see those things really close to home. Fortunately, being spiritual allows us to look beyond what we experience with our five senses. Although …

If all you ever knew in your life was suddenly changing in a way you had never before experienced, you might be terrified. You might be experiencing fears and concerns right now because we are seeing changes in many facets …

Exploring a new spiritual practice is really exciting. We want to go in all the way when we find something new because we're trying to grow and wake up so why wouldn't we give it our all? Is it okay …

Easter, Spring, Passover is here. The norther hemisphere is waking up, being born or reborn, and starting over. It's a beautiful time of year. With the release of Seaspiracy, many are questioning their choice to eat fish and fishing practices. …

Jade plants cover the banks in the front and back of my house. The colors vary by location and they have unequal amounts of water and sunlight and it shows. Interestingly, they all have survived many years. As I wandered …

An Introduction