It's common to take baby steps toward our goals, and occasionally, we'll take a breath to fill up on courage and leap. This act of faith does not come lightly. It comes with wings. Wings wrap around us and guide us with gentle nudges. If you're like me, you sense that we are not alone on our life's journey, but that we have Guides, perhaps Angels, and other spiritual support. Perhaps even an ancestor is helping us. As with people in our circles of life, so too are those wh

We read about how our dreams can give us meaningful experiences, such as through a visit with a loved one who has passed. My father died in 2003, and I recall having a visit from him within a year of his death. He was dressed all in white, and the room was white and unadorned. He seemed happy, or maybe that's not the best word. He seemed settled. Content in a Buddhist monk kind of way. He and I visited in that room as if we were driving in the family car; he at the wheel

"If they don’t want help, I can’t send it to them, right?" This was a question posed to a Reiki Master Teacher from a First Degree...

The other day, as I was finishing up "Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse, I continued to be touched by the well-described phases of the protagonist's life. Toward the end of the book, Siddhartha realized he could not keep going on the path of a wealthy merchant. He abruptly left the life he had made and headed into nature, finding himself by a familiar river. It was the one he had crossed when he left his family home. Standing at the edge in deep despair, Siddhartha was a breath

Example of 'no touch' Reiki When I was a girl growing up in Seattle, I remember being enlisted as the 'nurse' to care for the wounded in...

In my journey as a Death Doula and hospice volunteer, I find that the topic of death and dying is often on my mind. There are many...

A serene moment during a Reiki therapy session, where healing energy is channeled to promote relaxation and well-being. You can imagine...

Spring is bellowing, but the ever-changing direction of the signs has me guessing. Information shifts daily; sometimes multiple times a...

When I flipped over my calendar page to March, I looked out the window. Here in Florida, March tends to come in like a lamb and exit the...

"My Friend Who Shines in the Night" Recently, I saw a video of a man who befriended a ghost. The ghost had been hit by lightning and was...

Poetry has woven its way into my life from childhood. It has provided me with a connection to others and with a voice that sometimes...

In the midst of life’s journey, we inevitably come face to face with the concept of mortality. It is a topic that often evokes fear,...

As we navigate through life, we inevitably face difficult conversations and experiences. One of the most challenging topics to discuss is...

Facing the inevitable reality of our mortality can be a daunting and overwhelming experience for many. However, there is a compassionate...