New Year’s Shamanic Ayni Despacho Ceremony Dec. 28 in Seattle
An ayni despacho is an ancient ceremony that blends offerings to the realm of Spirit with prayers for the creation of balance and harmony in our lives. When completed the…
Merry Christmas from the Animal Ambassadors
Seize the moment! Enjoy watching some of the Zoo Animal Ambassadors at the Woodland Park Zoo demonstrate how to have a great deal of fun with a Christmas present.
Where Was the Natural World in This Conversation?
As I sat in one windowless room after another, I held my retreat sisters and our experiences in my heart while I listened to one presentation after another explaining how to create more sustainable practices by sparking social impact, engaging employees, assessing economic impact, enhancing leadership skills, implementing better technology, issuing more thorough reports, and shifting to more renewable energy sources. Throughout the weekend I came back to one question: Where was the natural world in this conversation?
Experience the Oneness of Reiki with a Level 1 Class
Beyond the numerous benefits my animals and I have received, I am also grateful for the amazing experiences I have had when offering the healing energy of Reiki to others. There is one in particular that can occur—especially when sharing the healing energy of Reiki with an animal—a sense of deep connection. A connection that transcends words.
Guess Who Came to Dinner?
The mystery cat made his first move, rushing across the back yard to greet me enthusiastically. He was wildly affectionate, head-butting me so enthusiastically I almost fell over.
New Class Listening to Zoo Animal Ambassadors Available Worldwide
This week, as I prepared to launch my newest class Listening to Zoo Animal Ambassadors, I reflected back on the many years that I have walked alongside the zoo animals…
The Unofficial “What’s for Dinner?” Campaign
by Guest Blogger Debbie Noyes Welcome to my unofficial "What's for Dinner?" campaign! I've posted a lot about GMO's, palm oil and environmental/wildlife issues (see Lend a Hand to an…
Is there a goblin hiding in your Halloween candy?
by Guest Blogger Debbie Noyes A recent trip down the candy aisle at my local market reminded me that Halloween is rapidly approaching. Since downloading my newly discovered Buycott app…
The Buffalo Blanket Blessing, Part 1
When I first became involved in the practice of shamanism little did I know that one day I would become a blanket carrier for the Buffalo People, nor that doing…
Having Reiki in your healing toolkit is the gift that keeps on giving
There are many benefits to the practice of Reiki, but two of my favorites are how easy it is to learn, and how much animals love it (and you, for providing it). If like myself, you dreamed of somehow working with animals you’ll enjoy these stories.
