Photo Documentary: Listening to Animal Ambassadors at Woodland Park Zoo
For this month's final Listening to Zoo Animal Ambassadors field trip I led students to the Woodland Park Zoo. There were so many animals that wished to be seen and…
An Invitation to All Zoos in Honor of Marius the Giraffe
From my shamanic perception the central issue is not about one giraffe, or even two—it is about how animals are perceived, and how our perceptions are tied into the fate of all life on this planet.
Photo Documentary: Listening to Zoo Animal Ambassadors at Seattle Aquarium
In February of 2014 I led students to the Seattle Aquarium for class series Listening to Zoo Animal Ambassadors, where we had many more incredible experiences with the resident animal…
Message from the Other Nations on the Death of Marius the Giraffe
Zoo animals are ambassadors for their species, and as such they deserve the respect due a human ambassador. They are representatives of the Other Nations, and they are here to help us heal the broken covenant between mankind, the animals and Mother Earth.
Go, Sea Hawks!
Super Bowl fever has Seattle in its talons. A shamanic perspective on Sea Hawks and Animal Totems.
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.
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.
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?
Video The Pachamama Stakes: Race for the Earth
Ever wondered how the animals feel about the environmental challenges our modern world is facing and what solutions they might offer for climate change?
The Pachamama Stakes: Race for the Earth was inspired by a shamanic vision and messages from wild and domestic animals. It is their intention to offer us hope, inspiration, and a call to action. Enjoy, and please share their message with others.
