I have a wise friend with whom I have had many, many contemplative discussions regarding the way we live in the modern world, and how we relate to the natural world. His perspective is unique and insightful because he has lived his life honoring the traditions of his Navajo culture. This culture is one of […]

I am continuously enamored and inspired by the diverse beauty and intelligence of the natural world.  I spend most of my time outside, on a mountain, in my garden, at the park.  I study the behavior of plants and animals. I attune my senses to the elements and the sensations they evoke within my being.  […]

A couple of years ago I was given a spirit name from an incredibly powerful Shaman who I have the greatest respect for.  I wasn’t sure what I would get and knew that no matter what I must accept it with gratitude and honor.  I was secretly worried it would be something like Crazy Fire […]

I have always been quite enamored with the moon and its subtle changes.  Since I was little I would wonder if the phases of the moon held a different story or meaning for different people, including myself.  When the light of the moon cast itself upon the horizon, I would swirl and twirl and dance […]

Winter has arrived, and with it another opportunity to practice intention and sacred ceremony while aligning to the seasonal rhythms of nature.   We must remember that we are an extension of the natural world.  We are not superior, nor to we need to be disconnected to it, but rather, we are an equal and unique […]