When Modern Medicine and Shamanism Meet A friend and student of mine recently underwent a double bypass heart surgery. (I’ll call her “C” for privacy.) It was a scary procedure, for sure, with not only the hours she endured through surgery, but also the months before that experience in which she ignored signs of pain,… read more
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I had a client not long ago who was interested in many aspects of healing including emotional, physical, and spiritual health. Without getting into details (confidentiality, you see) I saw her as a brilliant professional who, like many women, was overlooked in her field – one often dominated by men. It was frustrating to her,… read more
When it comes to family health, nothing is more important than having the right tools and knowing what to do immediately. Family health goes way beyond using first aid in a crisis situation. It means having a lifestyle that sets a strong foundation for staying well and, if need be, healing quickly. That’s why one… read more
Better sleep, less pain, stronger intuition, and better focus may all be in your head. According to research, brain frequencies measured during restful sleep, dreaming, wakefulness, and restlessness are only slightly different from one another. It can be frustrating to try to fall asleep when you have too much on your mind. Meditation practices can help… read more
Yesterday I spoke with a friend of mine – a college buddy I’ve stayed in touch with over the years. It’s always nice chatting with her because when we talk, it’s like no time has gone by. We pick up where we left off and really get each other – most of the time. She… read more
Open the door of Time and Space And dive fearlessly into the waters of your Soul Forgetting. Dark. Dense. The Finger of God touches you Your bones, glowing with Spirit, Crystallize into human form This Time. Squeezed with the pain of humanity’s choices You carry the wounds of His-story Receive one more blessing Remember. You… read more
Last year I knew I’d be working with Big Stuff – the kind of Spiritual Energies we all get to work with as Lightworkers. In fact, new information constantly comes through in dreams, meditations, coincidences, and as new awareness of the way in which transformation happens. Through various starts and stops I became keenly aware… read more
We’re surrounded by sound, and yet, how much of the sound we hear and feel are actually beneficial and, well, HEALING? If you’re plugged in, what are you really plugged into? Chaos and disharmony in the form of sound waves have an effect on the body that interferes with growth, healing, and regeneration of healthy… read more
Last week as I chose a crystal to accompany me on my meditation, I let go of any preconceived ideas about which crystal to choose and for which purpose. My only intention, honestly, was to have a friend along to be present with me while I connected to the divine. Oh, yes, sometimes I choose a… read more
During a recent Reiki class here at my healing center in Portland, we prepared for the weekend as we always do – setting an intention for self and others – then drawing a card from a well-loved deck of oracle cards. One card that came up was called Purification, and the messages it brought seemed… read more
