A story of mirroring

The people nearby often mirror to us. Our children, spouses, siblings, parents, friends and even pets show us something about ourselves through the mirror of other. When we pay attention, we can see aspects of ourselves reflected in their personalities and behaviors....

Why Tumbled Rocks as a name for the blog?

Some of you have asked why my blog is named Tumbled Rocks.During the creative process of looking for a name, I went out for a walk in the state park near my home. One of the more popular paths follows along the west shore of the lake. I’ve always been intrigued...

Connecting with our inner child

Our inner child is the childlike part of our personality that holds our emotional experiences from childhood. Our inner child comes forward with us into adulthood, and it can have profound impact on our lives, particularly if we’re not in touch with the wounded...

A simple body gratitude meditation

Along with love, the energy of gratitude is one of the highest vibrations in the cosmos. In working with the energy of gratitude, we can heal our body and bring rest and regeneration to the parts that are tired or ill.Here is a simple meditation to express gratitude...

What is shamanic healing?

Shamanism is an ancient form of spirituality originally practiced by tribal societies and indigenous cultures. It predated all forms of organized religion and was practiced on every continent in the world.The shamanism practiced by contemporary healers is a...