The Spirituality of Wildlife Rehabilitation
I was invited to do a question-and-answer session with the Compassion Consortium’s Animal Chaplaincy students on wildlife rehabilitation from a spiritual perspective. I shared that, honestly, I don’t know any...
A Different Kind of Hope
As Imbolc season approaches, I have been thinking about hope, my theme for the ceremony and the days that follow. I will be honest, hope, as I usually engage with...
Outrage Fatigue
It’s New Year’s Eve and I’m done being outraged. 2024 has been hard on my physical, mental, and emotional health, and the U.S. election was a contributing factor, but not...
The Radical Non-Action of Saying No
How do you review a year? If I was going to review 2024 as if it was a book, I think I would write “thumbs down,” “this plot is ridiculous,”...
Yellow Birch
Behind my house, shading the deck and my sit spot, is a lovely yellow birch. For many years, it was just “a birch of some kind.” Deepening my connection with...
Ostara Season: Potential
The Wheel of the Year has turned to the Spring Equinox in the northern hemisphere and we are entering Ostara season. Acknowledging the eight “spokes” of the wheel of the...
Imbolc Season: Clarify
The Wheel of the Year turned past the mid-point between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox in the northern hemisphere and we have entered Imbolc season. Acknowledging the eight...
Shamanic Reiki and Death
Candles are lit for those crossing the veil, including a long-time Shamanic Reiki client. The first time she got on my table she just wanted to relax and release the...
Yule Season: Reflect
The Wheel of the Year is turning towards the Winter Solstice in the northern hemisphere and the corresponding celebration of Yule. Acknowledging the eight “spokes” of the wheel of the...
Charge of the Spirit of Earth
Listen to the words of the Earth, the spirit of all things wild and free, and keeper of ancient secrets that yearn to be known in this new age. I...
Lughnasadh Season: Make It So
The Wheel of the Year has turned to a cross-quarter day, Lughnasadh, beginning the season of manifestation and abundance in the northern hemisphere. Acknowledging and celebrating the eight “spokes” of...
Change and Transformation
Can change as a transformative and healing process? A transformative process may start with an event that shakes you up so much you don’t feel like you will ever be...