The recent holidays with family in Peru held some sacred moments and much needed light therapy. We now close 2021 with contentment and optimism for a new year of learning, challenges and commitments. Since our world is changing, we must change with it. International travel has become complicated and expensive. So if you do travel, use efficient modes of transportation and then do your best to conserve water and energy. Do what you can to offset your carbon footprint… Read More
AWAKEN YOUR SPIRITUAL WARRIOR
Yet another changing season is upon us. With so much going on in our minds and in our hearts, it is necessary to rein in the energies of summer. And since hibernation is not a great idea for humans, it is my hope you find a feeling of connection and support within family and community. With more folks working from home, the hours spent commuting can allow for more time and energy towards self care. Perhaps rekindle those nourishing practices that… Read More
CONSCIOUS CHANGE
It is National Indigenous Peoples Day. With more awareness of how government and religion have shaped the lives of indigenous peoples, I would like to dedicate these words to our First Nations people of Canada. May we find a way to walk with you in the hope of reconciliation and collective healing. With vaccinations rolling out, we can have a new sense of optimism for the coming months ahead. It is a first world choice to vaccinate or not, but we’ll all… Read More
LIFE IS PRECIOUS
Life IS precious. It’s a clear conclusion when you suffer the loss of a loved one and your typically peaceful community is assaulted with random acts of violence. The lessons learned over this past year continue to sink in, as we find meaning in it all. With the recent loss of my brother-in-law to COVID (in Peru), it was evident my husband was intent to return to his family there. Naturally, he wanted to grieve the passing of his brother… Read More
REBIRTH
May sharing these feelings of rebirth be of some use, or at the very least stir some feelings for you to ponder. The other night before a deep slumber, I simply asked for my dreams to “show me something”. Well, ask and you shall receive! The dream that night was vivid, and in a moment of fear I awoke to consciously process it. In processing those naked, raw and dark images, it brought up emotions related to both death and… Read More