Lessons from the Solstice
The word solstice does not refer to the length of the day, It comes from the Latin words sol for “Sun” and sister for “To Stand Still” and refers to the day that the Sun appears to stand still.
The Unexpected Gifts of Shattering Events
In the first chapter of my book, Life of Kai, a memoir of awakening, I tell the story of the death of my mother in a boating accident while I, as a thirteen-year-old girl, waited on the shore for her return.
Facing the Death of a Beloved in Challenging Times – Peter Britton
How do we face the death of a beloved in these challenging times? The death of my friend Peter inspired me to live in the world, learn to be a lover, and give the gifts that only I can give.
Action and Balance in the Chariot Card – # 7 in the Major Arcana
The Chariot card, number seven in the Major Arcana, is [...]
Healing the Earth with Love
In our fear and desperation to find solutions to saving [...]
Dying Before You Die – A Path to Joyful Living Workshop Exercises
The Dying Before You Die Workshop I led on Sunday at the Meetinghouse in Wendell, MA, explored a number of ways to understand and be more deeply conscious of death so that we can live more joyfully.
How Does Dying Before You Die Bring Fulfillment to Our Lives?
How does dying before you die bring fulfillment to our lives? We all will die. Just as the cherry blossoms come and go, so will we. How can we live our lives to the fullest in these challenging times?
The Vernal Equinox – Out of the Darkness into the Awakening of New Life and Balance
The Vernal Equinox calls us out of the darkness into the awakening of new life and balance. As the light returns, we can feel the life force begin to move through us. The Equinox brings hope and new birth, yet it can also be a time of confusion.
Compassionately Loving Ourselves to Find Life’s Purpose
Compassionately Loving Ourselves to Finding Life's Purpose Compassionately loving ourselves [...]
Learning Presence through Meditation
Many years ago, I was beginning my life as a facilitator for Shalom Retreats, a psycho-spiritual healing modality.