What if Rest was Considered a Contribution to Society?
In just 2 days, November 7th will mark astronomical Samhain, the half way point between Fall Equinox and Winter Solstice. (Check out one...
Portals of Grief and Heart
To many of our ancient ancestors, including my Celtic ones, this time of year was known for when The Otherworld drew near. (Watch my...
Magic disappears when you think you know everything
The other day, I stood beneath a tree looking dazzling in her red gown, as I listened to the raindrop sounds of the leaves falling to the...
Practicing Embodiment with the Plants
Right now in the Golden Stone Immersion we are practicing embodiment. Practicing the delicate art of allowing our bodies to express...
Drink in the Growing Darkness with Water's Medicine
The rains began on the Autumn Equinox here in Portland. A signal from Water that Autumn was underway. That Water was taking the reins and...
A Real Time Story of Tending the Inner Perfectionist
I want to share a personal story today about how I tend to myself when things feel difficult or I get activated. As a recovering...
The Land Longs for You Too - Exploring the Complexity of Belonging to Place
Last weekend I officiated my brother’s wedding, and I got to spend the week visiting the land I grew up on. It’s a special place, that...
What is Belonging?
A sense of belonging feels at the heart of what motivates us as humans. We are wired to be a part of something wider, and know our place...
Two Seemingly Opposing Truths to Help us in Times of Change
Last Sunday was the small, but sweet, first ever Golden Stone Nature Retreat. (Anyone who has been through the Golden Stone Wisdom School...
Embodied Ecology
Eco-somatics is the interface of where our bodies meet our surroundings and how we feel as we engage with this “Other.”