Until relatively recently, homo sapiens lived more in sync with the rhythms of nature. We had no other choice but to befriend the dark. Sure, we had fires and candles to offer some light at night, but nothing compared with the artificially illuminated world we have...
During this season of Halloween, let’s take a moment to pause. Like many of you, I grew up with the traditional Halloween celebration. But it always felt odd to me. Maybe I was just an unusually introspective kid but it all seemed so random. We buy a costume we will...
The equinox is an important time, especially for those of us who want to deepen our relationship with nature. It’s a time of pausing, of reflection, of feeling into what is happening around us, not just with the humans but with the non-human world too. How is it for...
Friends, I hope this finds you well. I’ve been very quiet for the past year, in part due to an accident which left me unable to walk for almost 3 months. Those of you who know me well and know much I love to move my body know how challenging this was. I had a lot of...
Water is Life I am one of the ‘ladies from Massachusetts’ referenced in this brilliant article about my new friend (and Earth warrior) Kristin Hissong. She inspired me to write my version of our heartwarming encounter on a remote, deserted beach on...
The darkest day in what has felt to many like a very dark year is upon us. A rare celestial event will also happen on this Winter Solstice on December 21: Jupiter and Saturn haven’t been seen this close together since the year 1226. In reality these planets are...
