A monthly blog on awakening our creative power through moving our bodies, connecting with nature, and spiritual practice.
Dancing in Limbo is the title of a book that kept me sane after cancer treatment. I was in limbo, not sure if I was cured or not. After months of vigilance and effort I was at loose ends for how to focus my energy. The metaphor of dancing helped Read more…
Wow, I cannot tell you how wonderful it has been to resume outdoor group classes. I love seeing people in the flesh! I’ve even seen some bare feet. I love the beauty and relative warmth of spring. It feels like a homecoming. The wholeness I feel when I am mindfully Read more…
Dear one, I bow to your precious, unique soul. I bow in wonder that our lives are profoundly woven together with the fabric of the universe. I wonder what the world would be like if we lived with this reverence to each other. This morning I’m keenly aware of the Read more…
The seasons are changing, pandemic restrictions are loosening and there is possibility on the horizon. So what are we going to do now? My newly vaccinated mother just had her first glorious grocery shopping trip in over a year. I’m hoping in a few months I will be able to Read more…
The almost-but-not-quite feeling of the earth preparing for spring is tantalizing. Are you noticing it? We can all sense that there is a light at the end of the tunnel – Spring! Vaccines! – but it is not here yet. The waiting can feel so frustrating. This can also be Read more…
This is my current paradox – perhaps you feel it too? I’m needing vast amounts of rest and I am also growing by leaps and bounds. Sometimes these two impulses feel at cross purposes. It’s very strange to be napping when there is so much to do. Some days I Read more…
Merry Monday dear one, I begin this week hoping it will be gentler and more balanced than last week. While we are feeling the extreme polarization in our country I want to share a minor miracle: the experience in my heart of unity. It feels like a gift. I don’t Read more…
Dear one, What an extraordinary year! Thank you for being a part of it! I’m so glad to share the pursuit of deep transformation with you. Being in community with you as readers or participants in my classes has been such a powerful source of grounding and connection. We’ve seen Read more…
Time for a beauty break! Every week I bring water blessed by the Healing Waters Qigong practice group to Lake Hiawatha. As I pause on the shore of the lake my senses come alive. I have felt awed so many times. Most weeks I remember to take a picture and Read more…
Dear brilliant soul, Let’s stay focused on the light. Goodness knows this is a challenging time. When every day feels disrupted it can feel like we are constantly pivoting. The light is your beacon, what orients you and guides you forward. Kindness and generosity shine a beautiful light. The sparkle Read more…