Hope, Replanted
There is a small roundabout just outside my home where four residential streets meet. It's easy to drive past without giving it a second thought. A few years ago, some…
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…
Yard Art for Democracy
I have neighbors around the corner and a few doors down who not only have not taken down their lawn signs supporting Kamala Harris in the last election but who…
A Bee Knows
Did you know that shamanism and animal communication have a bit in common? Animal communication says you can connect and converse with all living beings regardless of species (cat, ant,…
Growing a Garden with Reiki and Shamanism
I had a great Mother's Day weekend, even though I don't have children. I go by the broader definition of motherhood being a form of nurturing, and I spent two…
Reiki to the Rescue for Native Bumble Bee
One of my biggest surprises when moving to the Pacific Northwest, specifically Seattle, was that there were no screens on the doors or windows. Growing up next to a South…
Crows Rogue and Milady Sipping and Dipping
Crows Rogue and Milady showed up together this morning for breakfast at the Wild Rose Cafe. I imagine they were taking a much-needed break from the nestlings to refuel and…
In the Footsteps of Opossum
I just had an awesome wildlife encounter. In Peruvian shamanism they say that when you are in ayni (balance) the universe actively conspires on your behalf. It felt like that...…
Meet Your Animal and Nature Spirit Guides
Here in Seattle we are well into Spring. The cherry trees and tulips are in bloom, and songs of courting birds abound. My backyard is a very busy place with…
The Gift of the Butterfly
I was feeling really tired and needed some grounding after several jam-packed hours of intense work, so I decided to visit my garden for a few minutes to reconnect with…
