I have always loved this poem. It was composed by John Magee, a Spitfire pilot serving with the Royal Canadian Air Force, at the beginning of the Second World War. He was 19 years old when he wrote these words, and still 19 when he died. Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth, and danced the skies on … Read More
Born Whole post #18 – How you can work with me
Healing work: EFT and energetic/shamanic work for pre-birth or other life issues – A private session in person, on the phone, or online to heal your own pre-birth (or past life, or current life) traumas and issues one on one, in privacy and full confidentiality. Training in Spiritual and Shamanic awareness, expansion, and power – Two introductory online workshops where … Read More
Circle in the sand
It’s early morning. In the beach sand by the ocean I draw a circle, as perfect as I can make it. This sand already holds the tracks of water, deer, crow, gull, otter, rabbit, and now this two-legged one. I mark the directions, the cardinal points of east, south, west, and north. In my mind and heart I also mark … Read More
A poem about healing
This poem took sixty-five years to ripen and about an hour to put on paper. The healing of my prenatal traumas and environment were an essential part of that lifelong process. FORGIVEN Would now that I could take in mine the hands that left their marks on me or, quiet, hear anew the words that cut my heart and left … Read More
Worthiness and Love
Recognize the sacredness in yourself. You have within you a beautiful soul. The essence of that soul is love. I invite you to have an experience of the unconditional love of souls for one another and all of Creation. It’s a simple exercise: just read the next three paragraphs, then stop — don’t read farther — and take time to … Read More
Don’t Be Stressed, Be Blessed
We are all loved, small as we are. That love comes unconditionally and generously from Source, God, the Mystery, the Creator, Universe, or whatever other word you have for that power you understand to be all around, out of sight. A short time ago, I was speaking with a group of people who were preparing to undertake a Vision Quest, … Read More
Shamanism and the Drum Dance
My practice of shamanism is a path of connection both with the physical aspects of nature and with the unseen and unmeasurable spirits and energies of nature. My first steps on this path were about engaging with the physical world at the level of warm blood and green leaves, hard rocks and soft breezes. In the beginning this aspect felt … Read More
Beyond Affirmations: “What might it be like…?”
“I attract abundance and wealth.” “I have only positive feelings toward my brother.” “The world is a loving and generous place.” In a world where we’re bombarded with messages about our inadequacy, affirmations can feel like a breath of fresh air. The positive images provide something to which we can aspire when we’re stuck in negative thinking or ways of … Read More
I have a son
I have a son. I’ve never played catch with him. I didn’t help him learn to ride a bicycle. I’ve never taken him fishing. I’ve never gotten on his case about getting better grades in school, or showed him how to change a tire, or talked to him about what it means to be a man. When he was just … Read More
Courage, leadership, commitment
Courage, leadership, and commitment. Three ideas that are sometimes difficult for me. Now and then I experience a pure and beautiful form of courage. That’s when I post stories like the one titled, ”I have a son.” Much of the time, though, I don’t feel courageous at all. I allow my fear of rejection, ridicule, or (worst of all) no … Read More