Jul 13, 2025

There’s a moment that comes after the healing, or most of the healing anyway — one that few people talk about. It’s the quiet after the storm, when the ego finally stops bracing and something else is allowed to unfold. I’ve talked before about the ego as the structure which holds up the framework of Self. I used the analogy of the central ring in a yurt. When...

Jun 27, 2025

Have you heard about the various manifesting abundance practices floating around out there? It’s hard to avoid them, actually. But I decided to try one — it was the challenge of the month in one of my practice groups. Midway through that month, I ended up watching the 2020 Dracula series on Netflix. (I know — unexpected detour. Just stay with me.) To set...

Mar 21, 2025

In the last episode, I explored my journey through a growing understanding of power. That post actually started as a review of my journey through understanding boundaries, but I realized that without owning my own power, the ability to recognize and enforce my boundaries was pretty much moot. So, the topics were broken into two pieces, though I now think they...

Jan 22, 2025

In February 2024, I finally embarked on an ayahuasca journey. I had spent months researching to find a safe, experienced facilitator and a supportive group environment. My intention was clear: to heal ancestral trauma I might have overlooked. In preparation, I adhered to the traditional diet and practices, ensuring my intentions were clear and focused. To...

Jun 22, 2023

True emotional awareness takes courage. I mean, real courage. There is a huge movement out there aimed at becoming conscious, and I was a part of it for many years. Unfortunately, I never really got anywhere with it. I am going to go out on major limb here by confessing that I was frustrated by platitudes and positive affirmations. They just didn’t help...

Oct 26, 2022

The Setup There’s been a theme through my life, and that is ’empowerment.’ Everything I do for myself and for others is aiming at the goal of genuine empowerment. Indeed, I have come to see that the epitome of spiritual practice is fostering empowerment – in yourself and in others. Why? Because when we sit within our true power, only...