Why Nurturing Friendships Is the Key to Feeling at Home Anywhere

Today, I finally met in person a woman I’ve only ever seen on Zoom for the past two years. From our very first encounter, there was this intuitive, energetic recognition — as if I already knew her. All two square inches of her on that screen! From the start, we both sensed it: a soul […]
The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From The Tree

My father who is 90 in less than a month, flew to England to visit with me and his grandchildren for a week. I drove him to Ilkley Swimming Pool every morning so he could keep his daily fitness routine of working out with light weights in the pool. I went home and made coffee. […]
Our triggers aren’t always emotional or intellectual. Sometimes, they’re physical.

In my last blog, I talked about the power of returning to the body to find where we’re still holding trauma. For me, a spontaneous trigger got me into my body, following the movement of my hands, and led to the release of a big, palpable piece of energy that had been locked inside me […]
Go Back to the First Time: Healing Through the Body’s Memory

If you’re on a path of self-discovery and healing, one of the most profound practices I can recommend is this: the next time you’re triggered — by an emotion, a repeating pattern, a physical sensation, or a story you can’t seem to let go of — pause and ask yourself: “When was the first time I felt this way?” […]
Beyond Just Agreeing: The True Power of Open Mindedness

In a world brimming with opinions, it’s easy to mistake open mindedness for simply agreeing with everyone, or worse, having no convictions of your own. But true open mindedness is far more profound and powerful. It’s not about being a blank slate or a nodding dog. It’s about a dynamic engagement with the vast spectrum […]
Why Am I So Tired All the Time? (And What Your Exhaustion Might Really Be About)

Do you feel like no matter how much rest you get, you’re still running on empty? If you’re on a spiritual path, doing deep inner work — especially around early childhood, birth imprints, or ancestral healing — it’s not uncommon to find yourself feeling exhausted. Not just physically, but emotionally, energetically, even spiritually worn out. You’re […]
Why Am I Stuck in Shame and Self-Sabotage? Look to Your Parents—and Their Parents

You’ve done the work.You’ve read the books.You’ve sat in meditation.You know you want more for yourself. And yet… the same cycle repeats. You set a goal. You feel excited.And then—bam. You shrink. You sabotage. You feel small and wrong. Shame creeps in like fog. “What is wrong with me?” you ask. Here’s the truth: maybe nothing is wrong […]
Unearthing Your Roots: Why Ancestry Matters More Than You Think

Ever wondered why you have a knack for baking, or a fiery passion for justice? Sometimes, the answers lie not just in our own experiences, but in the echoes of generations past. Understanding where your ancestors came from isn’t just about dusty old records; it’s about piecing together the incredible tapestry that led to you. In […]
Journey

Start with my feet as though buried in the sand Send my energy deep into the land Gather the heat from the Pachamama’s core Bring her vibration up through my feet, legs and more Feel her in my first chakra, my grounding root force Pull her up through my second, my power house source Empathically […]
Overview of the chakra System

In Modern Western Chakra theory the chakra system is represented by 7 energy centres, 7 states of consciousness from the primal to the universal and seven stages of evolution. Collectively they are known as the Rainbow bridge, not just a place for pets who die but a metaphysical bridge between matter and consciousness. Shamanically it […]