The healing begins once an appointment is scheduled
Clients reaching out to schedule a session often want to get in right away. I can empathize with their desire to shift the energy that is causing discomfort as soon as possible. They can feel dismayed when they have to wait longer than they anticipated. Here’s what I let them know… Those weeks are not wasted. They’re a magical time because the healing begins once an appointment is scheduled. The divine compassionate ones support you in moving into an energetic space of openness and clarity for your session. This is a time of being mindful and...
Ancestral patterns
Last week someone commented on a post about ancestral healing and asked what they could do to begin unraveling difficult energies in their lineage. One of the most effective ways to work with ancestral issues is to track patterns. Some of these patterns may be very specific, such as oldest sons experiencing bankruptcy and losing their businesses in mid-life. Some examples are more of an emotional nature, such as an inherited thread of grief or fear. The patterns repeat themselves in the hope of getting attention and ultimately healing for the...
Ancestral healing and compassionate witness
A few years back, I flew to Arizona to visit my parents where they wintered as snowbirds. The trip was emotionally unsatisfying, and I was especially frustrated that my mom wasn’t able to be present with me. It triggered me, and I cried in the shuttle from their home to the airport to return to Wisconsin. This continued to affect me profoundly for several days. I finally journeyed about it and asked my helping spirits for insight and healing. In that healing journey, the divine compassionate ones brought through one of my ancestor...
Grounded versus ungrounded
Several years ago a friend told me I was one of the most grounded people she had ever met. The compliment meant a lot because it wasn’t always the case. I grew up on a farm in rural Minnesota with parents who were practical, salt-of-the-earth people. They were uncomfortable dealing with emotions. I was “the sensitive one” in the family. I remember feeling completely scattered many times as a child and young adult. The more sensory input happening around me – noise, activity, people – the more ungrounded I became. Ungrounded, I had a hard time...
Why I love Steinke Basin
After my post yesterday, someone asked what draws me to Steinke Basin. I’ll be honest. Initially what drew me to Steinke was its accessibility. The basic loop trail is gentle and welcoming. As my stamina increased and I got used to being in nature, I began branching out onto the longer and steeper trails as well. That’s what got me there. The gentle energy of the land has kept me going back. This has been a sacred healing place since humans first inhabited the Baraboo Hills. The nature spirits at Steinke readily engage with people. I’ve had...
Misty morning walk
I was eager to get out to Steinke Basin this morning for a walk. I was dissuaded yesterday by the large splotches of dark green on the radar map, only to be disappointed when the rain never really materialized. Today, the radar map was clear but when I got outside it was misting lightly. I don’t mind walking in a light rain - I find it very soothing. The moisture glistened off cobwebs along the trail, and once I got into the woods, the clusters of jack-in-the-pulpit berries added a vibrant red to the forest floor. I heard and saw a pileated...