I want to talk a little about personal independence and how it fits in my understanding of human development. We go through stages of development that begin with dependence (as in early childhood) and move to co-dependence and independence as we grow up, culminating in what my Native American teachers Read more…
One of the rituals I like to do is called a Letting Go Ceremony. It is based on a South American ritual of burying the past. What I’d like to guide you through today is a shortened, more simplified ceremony based on a more complex indigenous ceremony. With the right Read more…
This time of year is a time of change and growth for many reasons. Summer is taking hold, coaxing the spring blooms into booming florals and ripening fruit. Typically, graduations happen this time of year—though this year, of course, things are a little different. You might find yourself wanting to Read more…
This upcoming moon is called the Flower Moon or the Corn Planting Moon. It is a super moon and is it at its fullest on Friday, May 7th at 6:45 a.m. MST. I tuned in for some guidance as to what else you can do during this full moon to Read more…
As many of you who have regular sessions with me know, one of the most valuable tools in my work as a shaman is my pendulum. When I was studying the healing arts, I also learned about all of the intuitive tools shamans use in spiritual work—tarot, a pendulum, I Read more…
If you have never had a session with me, you might not be sure what to expect. Is it counseling? Is it meditation? Is it like having a personality assessment? Is it a way to realign your chakras? Is it a time to vent to somebody who will listen? The Read more…
An important part of our work together, and of your own personal spiritual journey, is for you to create your own personal altar. A lot of the things we’re working on when we’re talking about wellness boil down to re-creating a spiritual connection to the energy of the universe, building Read more…
You may not know what mindfulness is exactly, or what you might stand to gain from it. But mindfulness is a very effective practice with a few concrete benefits.