It’s late September. The trees are beginning to shed their leaves, my own life is changing, and the world around me continues to change, too. We must dust off the old to make space for the new. So the breakdown of things either within us or around us, although often hand in hand, is […]
Life is always presenting us with opportunities for healing and growth. For me, this especially comes through the challenging moments. It’s at those times, however, that it’s also the hardest to take time to pause and reflect. But when we do, it can really open our awareness to those parts of us lingering beneath the […]
It can be surprisingly difficult to recognize our own shadows. We all develop ways of moving through the world that help us feel safe. They become so automatic that we rarely question them. We stay busy, fix problems, search for solutions, and keep moving forward, often without realizing that underneath all of that activity is […]
Generational patterns are tricky. We are raised in a particular environment and take on certain habits, beliefs, and traits without even realizing it. So steeped are we in our own “normal” that we don’t always see how these patterns are quietly shaping the way we move through life. But like the elephant in the […]
“The Tortoise and The Hare” is a classic parable I think we’ve all heard told at some point in our lives. The race begins, and the rabbit is confident he will win the race against the slow turtle. He runs ahead and eventually decides he has time to take a quick nap. The turtle keeps […]
“Hills peep o’er hills, and Alps on Alps arise” – Alexander Pope Today, I want to bring you on a journey through time from the spark of a dream in my heart to the moment of realization about 30 years down the road. Now you might think that this is a long time to […]
What does it mean to be a hollow bone? This term is often associated with Shamanic traditions, particularly Native American teachings, and describes how a healer must refine themselves and dissolve the ego in order to become a clear channel through which Spirit can move. But for me, this concept extends beyond the role […]
Benjamin Franklin once said, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Nothing is certain, and change is the most constant thing in our lives, because truly nothing ever stays the same. We are not the same person today as we were yesterday, nor will we be tomorrow. The […]
Over-giving can leave us exhausted and disconnected. In this personal story, I share a moment that stands out among many over the years when I struggled with giving too much of myself. Over time, I’ve learned that true connection and self-love begin with filling my own cup. It was the beginning of my third […]
Winter Solstice Reflections for December 2025. In life, none of us are immune to change. In the age of social media, life often feels filtered, leaving us with the perception that life is easy for some, yet a struggle for ourselves. I like to think that even all the enlightened masters, both past and present, […]