A New Year’s beginning for your Soul
Hi all, Happy New Year! We’re often told that January is for goals, productivity, and pushing forward. But what if this year began differently? This month’s Sacred Rhythms invites you…
Finding Peace and Gratitude This Thanksgiving
Recently, I found myself settling into my old chair by the fire—something I haven’t done much since my heart cat, Manitou, passed. That chair was our shared place. He would…
From Reiki to the Wild: Healing, Shamanism, and Animal Wisdom
I recently joined Enlightened Connections for a heartfelt conversation exploring the intersection of Reiki, shamanism, and animal wisdom. Together we explore decades of experiences with animals—beloved companions and powerful ambassadors…
Honoring the Land and All Our Relations this Thanksgiving
November invites us to pause and give thanks—not only for the harvests that feed our bodies, but for the living land that sustains our spirits. This is the season to…
October Sacred Rhythms: Whispers of a Falling Leaf
October carries us deeper into the season of transition. The air cools, the light softens, and the trees let go in a cascade of golden fire. In this month’s Sacred…
From Stubborn Birds to Sacred Rhythms
Life is never dull at the Wild Reiki Spa, and just because I can communicate with other species, it does not mean that they will do what I ask. I…
Male Anna’s Hummingbird Hangs Out
“Male Anna’s Hummingbird Hangs Out” was taken during a recent day in ceremony with the Zoo Animal Ambassadors at Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium. Hummingbird chose to take a few…
The Lonely Turkey
In 2019, the wild turkey that had been cruising the streets of West Seattle showed up in my neighborhood. I was very excited. It appeared that she had taken me…
Fountains, Feathers, and Raccoon Fuzzy Buddies
I've spent the last two months immersed in the rhythms of Nature, preparing content for July’s Sacred Rhythms: A Year of Nature's Wisdom—and as a result, I’ve become more attuned…
Showing Up to Protect Democracy
Today, I did something I never, ever thought I would do or need to do—I stood alongside other seniors protesting the many injustices and stupidities of the current administration, which…
