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Whether you have a few moments or 50 years of life here on earth remaining, you have a purpose and there are things you want to accomplish, experience and BE…
Read More“Edit your life frequently and ruthlessly. It’s your masterpiece after all.” ― Nathan W. Morris Greetings my creative and wondrous friend! Are you frequently at your wit’s end? Overwhelmed by…
Read MoreI once watched a Q’ero shaman from Peru spit (he did it artfully- creating a fine non-splittly mist!) a bitter tasting liquid into the air as a blessing and an…
Read MoreIf 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…
Read MoreThe Aliveness of Altars originally published at Shaman’s Market (links in this post will deliver you to their shopping site for convenience- I receive no financial incentives:) Nearly a decade…
Read Moreoriginally published at Elephant Journal June, 2019 I wanna die with a broken heart, don’t wanna take it with me. I want to live in love til I fall apart.…
Read MoreHello Creators of MAGIC and Wonder! I was recently invited onto Chris Grosso’s podcast and we spoke about the wisdom of SPIRIT ANIMALS. I think you’ll enjoy our conversation. You…
Read MoreArt installation of floating peony blossoms on our living room ceiling by @Peter Witrak Dear Creators of WONDER and MAGIC! I am a firm believer in the power of our spaces…
Read MoreDear Creators of WONDER and MAGIC! I just wrapped up a 1/2 day retreat here in Minneapolis at the home of Jewelweed’s owner Jodi. Her shop in Minnetonka is a…
Read MoreDear Creators of WONDER and MAGIC! Happy ?Spring Equinox?and full moon! The ?snows? are melting, the rivers are moving fast once again, and the earth is warming so that our seeds can…
Read MoreDear creators of WONDER and magic! I remember, years ago, being on a phone call with one of my mentors, Martha Beck, and learning about writing! It was so comforting…
Read MoreDear creators of WONDER and magic! Last year I wanted to learn how to play an instrument and sing at gatherings. I was scared but OH OH OH I so…
Read More(my “office” cum closet in the attic) We tend to run out of Nutella, the kitchen sink is full, my office/closet is a disaster, my…
Read MoreMy brilliant colleague and friend Nancy says we’re all terrified. It’s what’s happening. If fear of flying (or any other fear) is getting the best of you, I have something…
Read More(me and my Mom) Dearest creators of magic and wonder, It’s that time of year when I usually relish dreaming new dreams and projects and improvements in my work, life,…
Read MoreTenderest of Solstice greetings to you all. Winter and the darkness it brings can be a refuge from all the outwardness and sometimes it brings the grief of life to…
Read MoreVictoria Loustalot is a fabulous writer (as in The New York Metropolitan Museum and Yale University have both acquired her work for their collections) who contacted me a while back.…
Read MoreHello dear creators of WONDER and MAGIC! Have you ever had the experience of a “deep knowing” that you are supposed to go and do something and then you schedule…
Read MoreDear creators of WONDER and MAGIC! A few weeks ago I was returning from a truly mountaintop experience. I did a workshop and lecture in California and felt like I was…
Read More(our current house- simple and lovely and allowing freedom to pursue our dreams!) Hello Dear creator of WONDER and magic!- I just returned from California and I gave a talk…
Read MoreAhoy Life Pirates! We are part of this incredible earth and Universe and, like us, she’s got cycles. If we pay attention to these cycles in our lives, and work…
Read MoreHello creators of wonder and MAGIC! Recently, I sat down with Tami Simon ( a woman who started a publishing company in her garage with a cassette tape recorder and…
Read MoreHello creators of wonder and MAGIC! If you are in the process of trying to feel better at work…or in the process of building your dream job from the ground…
Read MoreHello creators of wonder and MAGIC! I like to email myself bits of stories so that later I can work on them. Today I stumbled into an old note from…
Read MoreHello Dear Creators of WONDER and MAGIC! If you’re having trouble deciding whether to stay or go in a marriage or relationship- check out the interview I did (CLICK…
Read MoreI had a wonderful birthday and got flowers from my sister AND two dear friends (!!!) and lots of wonderful notes and calls! I also received a beautiful gift from…
Read MoreI used to think that in order to change or learn something profound you needed to do something DRASTIC or costly: Take a three month sabbatical from work, go to the largest gathering of…
Read MoreAs a relatively new coach, I have been calling upon my beasties for guidance and wisdom about my spiritual journey, as well as how to build my practice. Using tools…
Read MoreIt wasn’t so long ago that I was sitting in my windowless office at the hospital, eyes up to my microscope, and dreading the busy day ahead. The practice…
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