Ever since I was a girl, I have been creating altars. From memorials to pets that had passed to a candlelit desk for contemplative studies to a full ritual altar...

Shamanic seeing is less about learning something new and more about remembering how to be present. It begins by softening the gaze—letting go of the habit of focusing so hard—and...

Imbolc season can make you crazy. The time between midwinter and the spring equinox hits you with both the quickening of the Earth that yells, “Spring is coming,” and the...

One of my amazing childhood memories is of sitting on a rock at the edge of a pool watching hundreds of tadpoles squiggling and flashing in the spring sunlight. The...

You’ve been thinking about volunteering for your favorite local nonprofit, and that’s awesome. Most nonprofit organizations rely on volunteers for both the day-to-day work and to coordinate and staff events....

It’s halfway through January and you may already be losing momentum for the things you jumped into on New Year’s Day. You are not alone. When my ambitious to-do list...

Does your mind or heart race? Try a simple breath technique for centering and calming the nervous system. There are two methods for following your breath: focusing on a single...

Defining annual intentions and objectives as a solopreneur is often a challenge. For me, it’s complicated by two things: I am a multipassionate individual and I am a minister dedicated...

For the wildlife in your neighborhood who don’t migrate or hibernate, winter can be deadly. Sure, they have adaptations that help, but frigid temperatures and storms challenge even the fluffiest...

The family who knew her best called her Shelley. Those of us who had to contain her for care affectionately nicknamed her Houdini. Shelley was a 30-pound, two-foot-long common snapping...

In 2022, when I graduated from seminary, I made a personal vow of ministry. I committed to caring for the Earth and all her beings. “All her beings” was a...

When I made my vows of ministry at the end of seminary, I chose my words carefully. You may have seen my previous post where I explained that I was...