Family Holiday Magic In many ways, Winter and the Holiday Season in my family were so beautiful in my youth. The house was decorated impeccably, with sweet holiday baubles everywhere you looked. My mother would make the most delicious Christmas Day brunch with sticky buns and egg casseroles. My father would take us out to …
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For many, Winter brings with it the Winter blues. This low mood, anxiety, depression, or overwhelm is often labeled seasonal affective disorder. Perhaps you love Winter, but maybe you’d like to feel better about how you navigate it, or how to enjoy it more. Winter is the season of the Divine Feminine. We can tap …
Even in today’s world of modern conveniences, preparing for Winter is still a very important consideration for our Soul and our sanity. Many of us think that only squirrels and other animals need to prepare for Winter anymore because of the modern conveniences we have. Gone are the days when we were required to prepare …
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Romancing Nature Her wrath is ferocious.Her love and sustenance unconditional.She is decisive, knowing exactly Her needs, and perseveres to ensure they’re met.She is predictable, yet mysterious.Rhythm is critical to Her, as is chaos.She thrives in darkness. She thrives in light.She is warm and expressive. She is cool and intentional.Healthy masculinity and femininity are harmonized within …
Possible or Impossible? One minute, we’re buzzing with hope. The next minute, things seem so unclear, confusing and uncomfortable. This is the inner tug-of-war that happens as we enter the season of Imbolc, a Celtic festival honoring the period of time half-way between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox. We might feel so much …
A question came up recently in a group I participate in about how to stay on task when feeling drained, and keep emotions separate from the work we need to do. The first thing that came to me when I read the question was, “I am not what I’m experiencing.” When I remember this, then …
The beginning of February marks the Gaelic Festival of Imbolc, St. Brigid’s Day, the Christian Festival of Candlemas, and the Chinese New Year. While many people think of Solstices and Equinoxes as being the beginnings of the seasons, Indigenous Wisdom considers the Solstices and Equinoxes to be the peaks of the seasons. Imbolc is celebrated …
This summer, I had the opportunity to travel to Challis, Idaho for a retreat in connection with the Great American Eclipse of 2017. Prior to traveling, I began to feel inwardly that this trip was going to be significant for me, and that Freedom was likely a theme. The night before the eclipse, I was …
Feminine Wisdom is rising around us and it’s time to take notice. We are a culture in need and the Sacred Feminine is a powerful support for healing and evolutionary well-being. The Divine Feminine is ever present in our day to day lives through the cycles of Nature and of life itself. A Culture in …
Have you ever had one of those times in life when you feel completely disoriented, disconnected and disempowered…more or less LOST? It’s like you feel paralyzed, with no idea where you are, how you got there, or where to go next. These moments often come with a sense of confusion and fear that can turn …