(Image above: art is my own)

Dear Creators of WONDER and MAGIC-

Thank you for being here!  I am grateful for your presence.

I am finding it hard, as I write this, to feel good about much– as our government seems to be descending more rapidly into autocracy. And yet, I am STILL HERE and I just had coffee and a cookie that was made with love. The pharmacist I spoke to today was so kind and my heart is beating steadily inside my chest (which feels like a miracle).  Here are a few ideas which I hope will uplift and serve you.

1. A Sacred Grief Ritual:  If you love somebody who is grieving, this ritual can be useful and anybody can do it.  During the time when I was being called to practice shamanic healing, I got invited to walk with a family through the death of their beloved matriarch Mollie.  I shared her story in my memoir Swimming with Elephants:  My Unexpected Pilgrimage from Physician to Healer.   When they first called, I was worried.  How could I help?  All my fears were slowly put to rest as my helping spirits guided me each step of the way.When you long to help others, you will always be guided.

I want to share one of the practices my spirits gifted me.  I have seen it provide great comfort. You can learn how it works here.

2.  You Don’t Need to Know the Way, the Way Knows the Way.  This is a tool for uncertain times.  Here’s one foolproof to get the answers to your most difficult questions.  All you need is yourself plus one wild place.  Read more here. 

3. What Ever Happened to Human Connection?  When I watched this 3 minute VIDEO at my local Indivisible meeting, it shifted something in me.  I knew what my work is now.  I hope it inspires you as much as it inspired me!

4. How Do I Move Forward As The Globe Enters It’s Chaotic (hopefully!) Rebirth?  That’s the question I asked as I danced with my loving and compassionate spirits   Alice the Elephant and the others earlier this week.

As I danced, they showed me how it would be best if I could keep  one foot in the spirit world and one foot in THIS world. That made mad sense to me.  What helps you connect to the divine or your own inner guidance? For me, dance and journeying. Bring out in nature alone in silence.  Be sure to do that while keeping one foot on the ground here.  We need that wisdom and love that only you can channel from those other realms.  Thank you!

Do you have loving compassionate spirit who you pray with?  If you’ve got a couple hours to create sacred space for yourself and you’d like to try dancing with them, I highly recommend this recording. (THE FIRST 50 MINUTES explain the fire breath, intention and set the sacred space.

5. Quote That Moved Me This Week: 

“Peace does what bullets, bombs and violence can’t…it WINS people. Peace wins people to its side because it connects us to the truth: We are each others people. We belong to each other. Violence requires me to make someone the enemy. Make someone’s life disposable. Peace defeats violence because it convinces us to defend each other instead of eliminate each other. War told me my purpose was violence. Peace tells me my purpose is belonging.”

– Diana Oestreich’s substack (she’s the author of “Waging Peace”– a short book about a her journey as a medic in Iraq that will leave you changed!

Sometimes Facebook  feels like a battlefield. How can I live disarmed. Or how can I empty the bullets out of my weapon, as bravely as Diana did?  Only peace can bring the kinds of changes we all yearn for.

I am here to support you!  You can learn how to work with me and book here.

I have now opened up some more Tuesdays! .

with much love,

Sarah

P.S.S. Wisconsin friends near Bayfield!

Will you be in or around Bayfield in April?  
Come for a short 8 minute documentary, a book signing and a discussion about BOUNDARIES!  I’ll be in Bayfield, WI at Honest Dog Books- doors open at 6 pm-  starts at 7 pm!  GET YOUR TICKETS HERE (FREE)

“When She Allowed Pleasure In, Everything Began to Thrive”
 collage + acrylic + oil pastel, will be at:

The April Showers, May Flowers show:
a collaborative exhibition between
the Nordic Center & PrOve Collective gallery
featuring many local artists!!
Show Dates: April 11 – May 31, 2025.

Opening Reception: Friday, April 11 • 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.

23 North Lake Ave, Duluth, MN.

To purchase this piece (shipping is free in continental US, or see detail- visit HERE. 
30% of proceeds go to @provecollective

“Power Came to Her Whenever She Rested and It Made Her Feel Peaceful and Calm.”

I will have a reception for my new art exhibit
at Sara’s Table Chester Creek Cafe
on May 27th- 5:30- 7 pm –  come see the art and then stay for dinner!
PLEASE SAVE THE DATE.
I would love to see you there!

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