Understanding shamanism

Shamanism is an ancient form of spirituality practiced by tribal societies and indigenous cultures. It predated all forms of organized religion and was (and still is) practiced on every continent in the world.Our forebears lived close to the earth, deeply in tune with...

An ode to cranes

Driving back to Wisconsin last week, I saw a group of seven whooping cranes in a marshy field along the interstate. Whooping cranes in the wild are extremely rare, so I felt gifted by this experience.I have loved cranes ever since moving to Wisconsin and first...