With everything that’s going on right now finding small miracles in my life seems more precious than ever. Here is a story of one of those miracles — one that pulled me out of brokenheartedness and reminded me that there are still many wonders out there in the world just waiting for us to find […]
We are in the aftermath of emotional turmoil and great losses from the wildfires that raged here in the Pacific Northwest over the last several days. I thought something upbeat might be welcomed. So, here it is, a bit of happy news to share with you from my Down to Earth Studio. Maybe this newsletter […]
“Are we there yet? How much longer?” Who doesn’t recognize these questions from impatient children in the backseat of the car when the journey is long and tedious. That’s how I’m feeling five months into The Big P. How about you? I have my routines and not all of it is unpleasant, quite the contrary […]
I’ve always loved my home, but lately I appreciate her even more because of The Great Pause (the pandemic). I have stayed home more in the last few months than ever before in all the sixty-eight years of my life. Being home has deepened my gratitude for my humble abode. And the pièce de résistance, down […]
First of all, thank you to all my friends and family members who have been reaching out and checking on me. I feel your love and I am grateful. Second, I miss you! Since I’m not offering any classes right now I miss having my tribe of creatives here in the studio. I look forward […]
Last year something extraordinary happened. During a shamanic ceremony I received what I can only describe as a calling — a clear message from an entity greater than myself beckoning me to set aside fear and uncertainty and step up my game. Read more
It’s become an annual tradition for me to reflect back over the past year before launching into the next one. I enjoy looking back to see how the events and experiences that occurred through year fit into the bigger story of my life. What are your highlights from this past year? What memories do you want to hold […]
Nine beautiful souls came together in the Down to Earth Studio yesterday for a deep celebration of “Kintsugi – Breaking and Mending – Where Grief, Gratitude and Beauty Coexist.” I so love facilitating this ceremony. The energy of this gathering was palpable – each woman sharing her story, her love, her broken heart – and, you […]
It was August of 2005, and I was on my second vision quest. I sat in the shade of a old juniper tree in the Inyo Wilderness, across from my vision quest guide, Anne. “I don’t know why I’ve been crying ever since I got here,” I said. “I’m usually a really happy person and […]