A monthly blog on awakening our creative power through moving our bodies, connecting with nature, and spiritual practice.
Those moments when we feel deeply connected to community and to place are the anchors to our lives. Finding ease by some water, comfort in the embrace of a loved one – these times of connection are also when we experience the most healing and meaning. It’s not a coincidence Read more…
A year ago I had the unique opportunity to celebrate the regenerative mystery of Easter in Lesvos, Greece. Just outside of the village of Molyvos I attended Laura Shannon’s Greek Easter Dance and Culture Seminar. Laura is my guiding teacher; my work is based on her pioneering approach to traditional Read more…
What is your work in the world? I notice many people asking this question in different ways. Some are literally looking for a job. Some are feeling the need to re-focus their work within a current job in a way that it is responsive to the changing environment. Others are Read more…
I love watching my daughter grow into her power. I get a thrill of watching her learn to focus her strength through her karate classes. She’s a joyful, boisterous soul who is learning how to move beyond happy flailing. One day she will be able to break a board. Even Read more…
I write a lot about the art of staying engaged and available for transformation. This is the big question of my life partly because I’m not always good at it. For example, last week I was chopping some collard greens for a soup and enjoying the soundtrack to Hamilton. My Read more…
Last weekend I got to dress up as a heron for my friend’s birthday party (you don’t get to do that every day!) and helped lead a workshop on our role(s) as guardians of life for future generations. I’m feeling very invigorated by all the community and emerging ideas around Read more…
It’s so difficult to hold all the danger and uncertainties around us and stay active, engaged, and creative! In a single day I cycle through a bunch of different frames of mind, each with its own level of adrenaline, fear, anger, courage, and hope. Fortunately I know what shuts me Read more…
In the past week the topic of hibernation has come up with many of my students and clients. Some are trying to figure out how to work with their need for increased sleep. Some are finding that it’s just too much – too cold, too tiring – to get out. Read more…
I hope you are feeling renewed from the last few weeks of celebrations and holidays. This week it’s back to school and back to routine – thank heavens! While I’m eager to get back to my normal rhythm, daily life has its own momentum which can make it hard to Read more…
We are heading into the feasting time of year. I love the decorations, the music, and the good food. Truthfully, very few holiday gatherings are not also complicated. It’s easy to get tangled in family dynamics, food issues, or just not feeling cheery because of the time of year or Read more…