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…
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.
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…
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.
Braveheart Calling
In early June, despite suffering from a very heavy cold, I made an appearance at Serenity Equine Rescue and Rehabilitation to give the talk “Animals As Healers and Teachers.” It…
Animals As Healers and Teachers at Harmony Farm with Rose De Dan and Joan Ranquet
"Long ago people and animals had a relationship based on mutual trust and respect and indigenous people celebrated the sacredness and honored the spiritual connection with powerful ceremonies. "Over time…
Animals As Healers and Teachers 2013 at Silk Purse Farm
In 2012 Animals As Healers and Teachers became a two-day event for the first time, and the revised format not only met, but exceeded, expectations. One student shared, “The work…
Dancing in the Rain
"Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, It is about learning to dance in the rain." —Anonymous Although I am a Seattle native now, I was born…
