Grief, Possibility, and the Precious Dark Days of the Year
It’s often at this mystical time of year that I find myself lingering in a liminal space in the early morning before I fully wake. Where...
4 Pathways to Mending
In ​The Golden Stone Wisdom School​ the first thing I teach is the 4 basic principles of cultivating relationship with the body. This can...
The Collective Shadow: There's not only one way to show up right now
This collective moment is a lot to feel and hold. We are witness to so much devastation, genocide, and immense pain. Even if you haven’t...
Portals of Grief and Heart
To many of our ancient ancestors, including my Celtic ones, this time of year was known for when The Otherworld drew near. (​Watch my...
Magic disappears when you think you know everything
The other day, I stood beneath a tree looking dazzling in her red gown, as I listened to the raindrop sounds of the leaves falling to the...
Practicing Embodiment with the Plants
Right now in the Golden Stone Wisdom School we are practicing embodiment. ​ Practicing the delicate art of allowing our bodies to express...
Drink in the Growing Darkness with Water's Medicine
The rains began on the Autumn Equinox here in Portland. A signal from Water that Autumn was underway. That Water was taking the reins and...
A Real Time Story of Tending the Inner Perfectionist
I want to share a personal story today about how I tend to myself when things feel difficult or I get activated. ​ As a recovering...
The Land Longs for You Too - Exploring the Complexity of Belonging to Place
Last weekend I officiated my brother’s wedding, and I got to spend the week visiting the land I grew up on. ​ It’s a special place, that...
What is Belonging?
A sense of belonging feels at the heart of what motivates us as humans. We are wired to be a part of something wider, and know our place...