Once upon a time, I spent 4 days in the hospital recovering from surgery. And I loved it. What I loved most was middle of the night. I'd wake up just enough to sense a nurse standing very near me, touching my arms, tucking me in, reading my vitals. Sometime a doctor would come in …
self care
re-directing the flow
I'm busiest during the weeks of the holy days.Last week (Autumn Equinox) I taught a bunch of classes, facilitated two live rituals, and welcomed in a brand new roster of Archetype Academy students.This is the norm, but what's different is the shift in the season.At Autumn Equinox on Monday, we …
Yin Yang
I talk about Summer Solstice as the season of "yang". It's the time of year when action, output, productivity, movement, noise, and busyness are in line with the natural order. My setting is proof. I'm down at Lake Lure, a lake about an hour from where I live. It's 4th of July week, so the …
Mermaids in the Wealth Corner
I'm writing my first blog in over a year, and even though I have a treasure trove of the most gorgeous images by Nicole McConville Photography, I'm hitting you with a photo of my studio bathroom filled with Mermaids. This is no ordinary bathroom though. This is my wealth corner. A prelude. The …
SAD in the Summer
Hi all! SAD in the Summer? Despite all of the amazing opportunity that this summer has brought, I find myself feeling a little down at times. I reflected back that summertime has always been a bit of a challenge for me. I wondered if there was a summer version of SAD, or Seasonal Affective …