Awakening To The Gift Of A Flower Garden
My grandmother had over an acre hillside garden filled with every flower imaginable. It was as if Mother Nature had stepped into my grandmother and come to life.
Mind & Spirit
Astrological Forecast for Spring/Summer 2021
Spring, the season of bright hopes is near. The planets overhead hold the promise of a new paradigm. Our forecast begins with Mercury, Saturn and Jupiter joined together in visionary Aquarius.
Hello…My Name Is Earth
Just like yours, my name begins with an upper case letter, and there is no “the” before my name. When do you ever say “the Susan” or “the Jupiter”? [Read More]
I Spy With My Eagle Eye
This is fun stuff for me. It brings forth a feeling I can't quite put words to beyond awe, wonder, and enchantment…
10 Tools to Absolutely Transform What You Experience in Life Every Day
To experience the life of your dreams, fill your tool chest with powerful tools. There are many tools that can assist you on your road to transformation. It’s a good idea for you to have a large variety of tools to work with too…
There Are Better Ways to Educate a Child
The pandemic offers us an opportunity to reflect on whether we want to return to ‘normal’ or to rethink our education system…
1 in 6 Americans Went into Therapy for the First Time in 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has proven to be so mentally exhausting that 1 in 6 Americans started therapy for the first time during 2020, joining the 31% of Americans who already received therapy, or returned to it, that year…
A Tale of Two Karens
They are political polar opposites, but through Braver Angels, they’re forging a path toward productive conversations, and even friendship…
How To Help Dogs And Cats Manage Separation Anxiety When Their Humans Return To Work
When one of my co-workers found out about a tiny, orphaned kitten that needed a home a few months ago, he didn’t hesitate to adopt it. He says his new companion helped make the months of COVID-19 isolation at home much less stressful.
How To Outsmart Your COVID-19 Fears And Boost Your Mood In 2021
After a year of toxic stress ignited by so much fear and uncertainty, now is a good time to reset, pay attention to your mental health and develop some healthy ways to manage the pressures going forward.
Mother Of Magic
I have long been interested in ancient spiritual practices like shamanism and witchcraft, and how in reality they are so different from what is portrayed in movies and pop culture. Is it possible the Voodoo religion (spelled “Vodou” in Haiti) has been misinterpreted due to racial discrimination? I decided to find out for myself.
Tips For Nourishing Your Mental Wellbeing When Working From Home
You can learn how to nourish your mental wellbeing when working from home with these tips to help you get through the day.
How The Pandemic Gave Me Perspective
I am an only child of an only child. My mother and I live on opposite coasts. This morning at 4 a.m. I received a phone call from the nurse at the assisted-living facility saying that my mom had tested positive for COVID-19, and she’d have to be admitted to the hospital.
Transition Into Dreaming
When we understand that the physical world arises from the primordial light of Ti, by the power of dreaming, we realize we can step outside of the world around us and create a new and better one, a sacred one, driven by vision.
How To Practice Mindfulness For Greater Wellbeing
Mindfulness meditation is a great way to ground your busy head, reduce stress, boost productivity, and even help you learn more about yourself.
Remember The ‘Resolve’ In Resolution Before Setting New Goals This New Year
We can’t create the future until we embrace, reflect upon, and with kindness, release the past. And maybe, we need to make a few changes.
Embracing The Divine Feminine
As Shamans we know that a disempowered, victimized, hostile relationship with the Divine feminine keeps us from stepping fully into the medicine way.
Why Practicing Yoga Can Help Us Face Future Challenges
In order to move towards a better future, we have to come together with both energy and fortitude, and yoga can be a fantastic tool for cultivating both.
Why Are Things The Way They Are?
There is a light within each one of us, not just some of us, but is in all of us. We are more alike than the differences than we profess.
Finding Joy In 2020? It's Not Such An Absurd Idea, Really
The year 2020 hasn’t been one to remember – in fact, for a lot of people it has been an outright nightmare. Amid such suffering, people need some joy.
Need Some Space? Tips To Create Self-Care Spaces In Your Home
We can all have moments where we feel like the world doesn't have any room for us anymore. To find some balance, consider these top tips for creating self-care spaces in your home.
Science And Spirituality: A Fresh Look At A Complex Relationship
Are spirituality, alternative and natural lifestyles waging a war on science, or is there something more complex at play?
Using Meditation To Manage Climate Anxiety
Managing our very real anxieties regarding climate change is possible, and not just via protest and debate, but by managing our mental state.
The Reincarnation Of Mathew Franklin Whittier
By the time I came to Portland, I had already gleaned a great deal of information about this little-known author, including that he was very different from the way he is portrayed in the Whittier lore.
How To Nourish Your Resilience In A Time Of Trauma
We are in a historic moment of trauma in the United States. How do we face these things fully, let in the devastation, and then both heal and act?
Daily Astrology
August 24, 2026
The new working week begins under a waxing, void of course Capricorn Moon. Industrious types are advised to abide by established rules and procedures. Those who rock the boat could soon run aground. Inspirations and...
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