Sacred Journeys

Sacred Journeys – September 2016

September 1, 2016

I just spent a lovely summer weekend in good conversation with an interesting group of friends at a beautiful lake. When the subject of the...

Sacred Journeys – On Tuning In to Your Spirit Essence

July 1, 2016

By the time you read this, Mars will no longer be retrograde (which it was from April 17 to June 29). During this retrograde period,...

Sacred Journeys – On Sacred Dying: Celebrating Life and Death

June 1, 2016

My Mom died at dawn on May Day as my sister read her a poem by Rumi. It’s the same poem that was quoted in...

Sacred Journeys – May 2016

May 1, 2016

As we move into the renewal that comes with spring, I am aware of the surge of optimism, abundance, and love that fills my veins...

Sacred Journeys – Ceremonies to Honour the Six Directions

April 1, 2016

I have been asked by readers to share, in some detail, how myself and friends celebrate the earth cycles. Within the group I meet with...

Sacred Journeys – Tips on Finding Your Soul Mate

February 1, 2016

Here we are in February – heralding the season when we take time to acknowledge the power of love (especially romantic love). Over the last...

Sacred Journeys: Saving the Earth Requires Changing Our Story of Unchecked Growth

December 8, 2015

These are extraordinary times. Immediately after the Paris and Beirut attacks by a borderless enemy, the world is coming together in solidarity. ‘Anonymous’ is taking...

Manifesting Our Intentions More Easily

October 1, 2015

Local friends of mine began meeting last month to plan an invitation for a Syrian family to our neighbourhood. The sense of community is strong...

On Plant Spirit Medicine and Garden Fairies

July 19, 2015

Everyday Rituals & Celebrations It is so wonderful to experience the fecundity of the flower and vegetable gardens. My only regret is having to weed...

A Ceremony for Summer Solstice

May 28, 2015

Everyday Rituals & Celebrations Invited recently to create a ceremony for our upcoming summer *solstice gathering (*on Sunday, June 21 at 12:39 pm EDT this...

Spring Cleansing for Body, Mind, Soul

April 29, 2015

This year I did not consciously decide to do my traditional spring cleanse. Instead, it seems that my body began the process on its own,...

Sacred Journeys: This Year We Make Our Dreams Come True

February 1, 2015

This is the year we make our dreams come true. That is a dream come true right there, so we are off to a great...

Sacred Journeys: The Sacredness of Shadow Work

December 1, 2014

As we head into what will likely be a snowy winter solstice, it is interesting to look back and see what we manifested in our...

Sacred Journeys – October 2014

October 1, 2014

Creating a New World with Heart It is always wonderful to hear back from readers who find themselves responding to similar energetic currents and having...

Sacred Journeys – September 2014

September 1, 2014

An Adventure That Changed My Life Vancouver Island is where I lived until I was 11 years old. Its salty air, mossy trees, and forest...

Sacred Journeys – June 2014

June 1, 2014

Honouring the Elders and Youngsters Inspiring Social Change The Bed and Breakfast facility that I manage has created many opportunities for life to send me...