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#6 SACRED SPACES

Have you ever experienced this before? You read some words or see an image somewhere, and for whatever reason, it just doesn’t seem to leave your awareness… A few years ago, I read an article about ancient sacred groves in Estland that are being revived by the people of the villages nearby. Above anything else, Continue reading
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#5 ON THE OTHER SIDE

No, I won’t tell you that the grass isn’t greener on the other side. Nor that it is. This is just a gentle invitation to “feel out” into the other side of where you are right now in your life and no longer want to be. This can be a general area of your life, Continue reading
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#4 WHEN WORDS ARE MORE THAN WORDS

I’m truly a lover of beautiful things. Maybe it’s because I’m a Piscis… One thing I collect is words. Years ago, I came across the Italian word “Gibigianna” on Pinterest for the first time — meaning the play of light reflected from water or a mirror. I was fascinated. This was something I’ve often taken Continue reading
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#3 PULL TOWARDS FREEDOM

Some years ago, I heard this poem in a workshop offered by Maria Bonilha, a German writing coach. It immediately had me, and as I shared it further, I found that it touches others too, so I don’t want to miss offering it to you as well. The poem was written, originally in German, by Continue reading
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#2 ALL IS MEDICINE

A few years ago, I took part in a spiritual gathering with a few people I didn’t know. There was this pleasant, slightly mysterious young woman I exchanged only a few words with — she told me I was a “Medicine Woman.” I got chills, but back then, the term felt just too big for Continue reading
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#1 AMA, WOMAN OF THE WATER

A few years ago, I heard about mysteriously intriguing women called “Ama” for the first time, and their existence evoked a longing in me… Ama means “Sea Women” in Japanese. These incredible female free divers have practiced their craft for over 2,000 years. Without the use of modern diving equipment, they descend — often into Continue reading
