There were some warning signs. They started about a week or so before. It was subtle at first, getting frustrated easily, annoyed at trivial things, slowly becoming more physical, tightening of muscles, difficulty breathing. It escalated to depression and full-blown fatigue. The energy was working its way through all my dimensions. I was aware it […]
Energy therapy is a term used to refer to a variety of alternative and complementary treatments based on the use, modification, or manipulation of energy fields. According to Albert Szent-Gyorgyi, Nobel laureate in Medicine: “In every culture and in every medical tradition before ours, healing was accomplished by moving energy.” The language of energy is one […]
Taking a leaf off the ground and contemplating it as an object in and of itself is very inspiring. Its shape and color, the way it feels in your hand, its delicate veins and the stem that once held fast to the branch of a tree – all of these qualities reveal a leaf to […]
I held space for a man to grieve. I have held space for countless women but this was different. As he walked through the office door the weight of his grief was visible on his body. I stood up to give him a hug and opened my heart. Immediately I felt the depth of his grief. […]
The full moon in May is called the full flower moon. But who cares? Turns out many of us do care. You see we follow the cycles of the moon. A great keeper of time, the moon has influenced human beings since, well, since there have been humans. Long before there were electronic gadgets to […]
May 1st marks the Celtic festival of Beltane, also referred to as May Day. The word Beltane originates from the Celtic God “Bel”, meaning the bright one and the Gaelic word “teine” meaning fire. It is a fire festival that reminds us to bring our ideas, hopes and dreams into action. Beltane honors life. It […]
The first healer I ever met was a medical intuitive back in 1985. I didn’t know what medical intuitive meant but all the people at the resort where we lived and worked were excited that she was coming for a visit. I was 21 and a newlywed living with my husband in the Santa Cruz […]
This quick and easy breathwork can be done anywhere and is a great way to reduce stress and increase energy. The Humming Bee Breath is a simple way to clear the mind of excess clutter. Our ability to think clearly is often compromised by random thoughts racing around the mind. This exercise soothes negative emotions […]
Fairy gardens are spreading their magick in homes and yards all over the world. Each garden has a unique story stitched together by the imagination of its creator. Not just for kids, these gardens are all grown up. My fairy gardens are intended to be a place of peace and to inspire a sense of […]
I’m a tree hugger. Not in the politically active, tie dye, Birkenstock way…although I resemble that remark. I mean arms around the trunk face pressed against the bark kind of tree hugging. No doubt you’ve heard the phrase before, but have you ever taken the time to really hug a tree? Although some trees, like […]
I looked down at what I had written on the flash paper. It was just one word. FEAR A part of our winter solstice tradition is to write down something you want to release and burn it in the ceremony. As I looked at the word I felt a wave of frustration wash over me. […]