We’re all doing our best

I’ve often wondered what it would be like to live during times of intense planetary shifts. How did people manage? What did their day-to-day lives look like when things around them were falling apart? How did they handle living through an extended period of chaos?...
Empathy and compassion

Empathy and compassion

Early on in my shamanic practice, I was newly equipped with healing techniques and eager to use them. The softer side of working with people was more difficult for me, so I trained myself to be more empathetic in order to connect with my clients. This did not come...

Slow is fast

One of the best things about being a shamanic practitioner is witnessing the growth of clients and students. When I ask what positive shifts they’ve seen since the last session, their response may be “not much.” When they start to share, it’s clear the seemingly...
Core soul needs

Core soul needs

Several months ago, I was weepy and emotional, doing some deep catharsis. I did my best to be present with the pain so it would move through rather than lingering. My soul began whispering in its quiet voice that a hug would help me put my pieces back together. Human...
The impermanence of nature and life

The impermanence of nature and life

Today was a crisp, sunny fall day. The change of seasons was evident in the brisk breeze and the rustle of leaves underneath my feet. As I walked in nature, I meditated on impermanence, something that’s been on my mind lately as I go through transitions in my life. I...