Wisdom and Writings

Transitions are the space between the death of the old and the birth of the new. Here is how to honor what has ended and weave what comes next.

Patience is a virtue, until it becomes waiting for a wave that will never reach our shore. When does patience fade into acceptance?

Healing from trauma is a complete reordering of our sense of self. In the Andean healing arts, we call it a mastay of the soul.

The Rescuer starts off innocently enough, as someone who wants to help, but soon becomes seduced by the power of their role.

We in the west thrive on blame, but it is a victim perspective and a waste of energy. What if we asked "How can I help?" instead of "Who is to blame?"

Shame is a crippling emotion that can be exploited. Those who feel threatened by our power often use it as a weapon, and we can take that power back.

Fear permeates our personal lives as well. It can cripple emotional intimacy if we let it, much like it is undermining our country’s ability to unite...

Many people are turning to shamanic healing when the allopathic approach has failed them. Andean shamanism is a way to ground the magic of plant medicine in everyday life.

Our minds are like dogs chasing rabbits, pursuing every thought that arises, even the ones that lead into dark holes of suffering. Healing begins with learning which rabbits to chase, and which to let go.

Spiritual power asks us to get out of our own way. Pride, at its worst, is power's counterfeit, and the two are easily confused.

You have been to every healer on the block and still find yourself in the same rut. Why can't you heal?

Some people believe calling yourself a shaman is like saying "I am God." But the word simply means "medicine person," and every culture has had them.

Hope is a static creation of the mind. Intention is a dynamic journey of the soul. Here is the difference between the two.