by debra | Feb 23, 2023 | Spirituality
The winter weather here in Wisconsin the last few days has reminded me about a story from my teen years. I was active in music in high school. I played flute in the band and took violin lessons. But my real love was the piano. I practiced between two to three hours a...
by debra | Aug 5, 2022 | Shamanism, Spirituality
Most homes have guardian spirits. Two trees in my yard – a towering basswood in the front and an equally majestic silver maple in the back – form a canopy over my house. I’ve been aware of their protection since moving in. These loving beings have watched over the...
by debra | Aug 2, 2022 | Shamanism, Spirituality, Trauma / Anxiety / Somatic Experiencing
Early childhood memories are interesting. They often point to something meaningful in our life. My first memory dates back to before age three. Mom, Dad and I were in the old red pick-up truck coming home from getting a dog. An older farm couple were moving into town...
by debra | Jul 31, 2022 | Spirituality, Trauma / Anxiety / Somatic Experiencing
A friend and former vet tech posted this meme about reactive dogs. It resonated deeply with me. As I read the columns, it helped me understand the two different approaches. The column on the right is filled with judgment about the dog. The dog is bad, it’s the dog’s...
by debra | Jun 27, 2022 | Spirituality
When I consciously began walking my spiritual path, one of the first pieces of personal healing to happen was around my need to apologize. A dear friend pointed out just how often I said “I’m sorry.” Once she mentioned this, it was in my awareness and I began to...
by debra | Jun 9, 2022 | Shamanism, Spirituality
This spring I recorded a 25-minute audio for the Society of Shamanic Practice on unraveling instinct injury and reclaiming lost power. The audience was a group of shamanic practitioners, but shamanic healing clients and shamanic students may find it helpful as well....
