In Defense of the Bison
What I really want for my birthday (and every other day of the year) is an end to violence against the supposedly-protected bison.
Jet-Propelled by Spirit: WRSH 2013 Year in Review
As I began the process of reviewing the past year for myself and Wild Reiki and Shamanic Healing I thought it would be a simple task – easily organized and tallied. Instead it became a journey with many branches, which finally led me to the realization that I needed to give thanks for all the numerous blessings received from the animals, clients, students, friends, allies, Spirit and more. So, here goes!
Cat Blessings and Happy New Year 2014 from Wild Reiki and Shamanic Healing
Every ceremony should include laughter and our 2014 New Years Ayni Despacho definitely did when recent hobo cat Manitou decided that he should bless the despacho paper by lying on it! And he was not easily convinced to leave that lovely energy, either.
Photo Documentary: Listening to Zoo Animal Ambassadors at Point Defiance Zoo
Our visit included inviting the animals to join us in shamanic ceremonies by adding their prayers to specially decorated prayer sticks, and the responses of the animals to the students were amazing.
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…
