Witchy Woman Walking

Everything in life carries energy, as humans, we each have a unique vibration that makes us who we are. Some people have naturally high energy, some vibe lower, but we’re all prone to energy dips from time to time. While these fluctuations are perfectly normally, we occasionally need help pulling ourselves out of an energetic slump. As we wander through the woods, take note of your energy in this...

What would life look like if we lived a divine version of ourselves? Imagine existing in the world with a deep sense of power, groundedness, confidence, trust, purpose, and love. If this vision of yourself presented to you through prayer, mediation or a dream, what would they look like? Feel like? How would they show up? As we wander through the hot & humid forest, we’ll explore ways to find t...

What does it mean to be human? During a time of such turmoil, it’s disheartening and maddening to see injustice all around. How do we center the principles of staying human during a time so full of inhumanity? Presence may just be the key to staying awake and compassionate during this moment. When we remove the unnecessary distractions of modern life, we open the door to a more intentional and dig...

We all have a favorite season. Whether you are head over heels for autumn, wistful over winter, salivating over spring, or in a steamy romance with summer, we can usually find something to appreciate with each turn of the wheel. As the summer days continue to heat up, let’s lean into the magic of the warmth and light. Even if the heat is not your preference, you can still embrace the many gifts th...

There’s a a lot to be enraged about right now. People in power are making dangerous and hateful decisions. The planet is getting hotter and it can feel really hard to stay hopeful. And yet, we must. We must remain hopeful through choosing joy, simple, pure moments of unadulterated goodness. Joy is not the same thing as happiness. Happiness is often dependent on external circumstances, so it’s more...

Happy Summer Solstice! Happy Litha! This is a time to embrace abundance and fertility and to bask in the bounty we've created over the past many months. The Summer Solstice offers an opportunity to gather and celebrate, but it also invites us to pause and notice. What is calling our attention now? What do we want to nurture over the next six months? It's crucial to stay in the moment, bu...

Life is a continuous cycle of endings and beginnings. Closing one chapter and opening another is as natural as breathing, and yet, we often resist the process of change. Even when an ending is welcome, it’s easier to hold on to the familiar, rather than let go into the unknown. Ritual can assist us in the process of moving from one phase to another. By honoring the past, celebrating the experience...

Fear is a natural part of life. A healthy level of fear is necessary; it keeps us from walking down dark alleys alone, it reminds us to wear our seatbelts, and it nudges us when we’re standing near the edge of a cliff. But when everything in life feels like a danger, we begin to manifest unhealthy fear patterns in our bodies and minds. When we approach fear from a MindBody perspective, our nervous...

Most of us are skilled at being kind to others, but do you extend that same level of kindness to yourself? Self-love is a wonderful aspiration, but sometimes it feels hard to reach. Self-kindness can be the path that guides us toward this deeper appreciation. Through small acts of gentleness, we can begin to tend to ourselves with the same care and understanding that we offer to our loved ones.  Y...

Do you feel controlled by time? Does life appear to be coming at you too much and too fast? When the waves of life come crashing down, it can be tempting to deny one’s emotions and to distract from the “bigness” of the moment. However, if we want to be present for the events of our lives, even the ones that feel overwhelming, we can use our practice to meet the moment head-on. With honesty and int...

Are you having fun? Do you make time and space for the activities and experiences that delight you? Do you engage in unadulterated play just for the joy of it? It seems that many of us unintentionally traded in fun for work. We didn’t mean to do this necessarily, but somehow we started acting as though fun was reserved for youth and adulthood meant an endless loop of tasks and responsibilities. Th...

We live in a time when we’re more connected than ever, and yet simultaneously more disconnected than ever. We have the world at our fingertips, yet somehow many of us feel like we don’t belong anywhere. This experience of longing can lead to a deep sense of loneliness. A loneliness that can be felt by anyone, at any age, even when surrounded by people. To combat this longing, we must learn how to...

Beltane has arrived! May Day marks the sacred midpoint between the spring equinox and the summer solstice. It’s a time to celebrate fertility, life, sexuality, and nature’s renewal. It’s also a time to honor one’s body and to connect with the physical pleasures of life. But for many of us, it can also be a time of self-consciousness regarding our physical form. This scrutiny can keep us from exper...

Are you exhausted? Do you find yourself fatigued even after a good night’s sleep? Are you twisting yourself into knots trying to stay on top of and keep up with everything? If so, you might be living beyond human pace and human scale. For hundreds of thousands of years our species lived as hunter-gatherers, living a human-paced life. Today, we live at break-neck speed, and in a constant state of o...

Who are you today? It’s easy to get stuck in our past identities, especially if we romanticize the person we used to be. Holding onto clothes, hairstyles, and roles that used to suit us, can block new magic from entering our lives. Are you clinging to the past? Are you reluctant to see yourself in your current authenticity? In today’s conversation, allow yourself to reimagine the way you show up i...

At times it feels like we’re living in a moment of overwhelming dissension; a time where many are choosing greed and hate over generosity and love. But is that the whole story? This past weekend, we saw millions of people rise up across America. We even watched supporters in other nations join the cause. This fierce illustration of resistance was fueled not only be outrage, but also by love and ho...

What does it mean to be feminine? What does it mean to be masculine? More importantly, what does it look like to be connected with our divine masculine and feminine? These polarities are present in all of us; sometimes we display balanced energy and other times we are completely out of whack. In order to address an unbalanced energy, we must first know what balance looks like. Sacred masculine ene...

There’s special magic in the ritual of birthdays. Sadly, many adults relegate the wonder and celebration of birthdays to childhood, believing that it is juvenile to honor this yearly ritual in adulthood. Some want to celebrate their birthdays, but feel that someone else should lead the charge. This often results in feelings of disappointment when others fail to meet your expectations. What if ther...

When the weather starts to warm and the winter coats get tucked away, we know it’s time for a good spring cleaning. We sweep our floors and open up the windows, but what about the dust and grime that builds up in our spirits? How often do we think of clearing this energetic space? If you’ve been feeling dull and listless lately, it’s time to start tending to your spiritual cleansing. One of the mo...

The birds are chirping, the sun is shining, and the snowdrops and crocuses are bursting through the soil; Ostara is upon us! The Spring Equinox is a time for renewal, hope, and abundance. We’re entering the light half of the year and it’s now time to plant the seeds we’ve been lovingly protecting during the cold, winter months. What growth are you looking to nurture in your life? What seeds are yo...

Sometimes life is messy. It can be tempting to bypass these uncomfortable moments when you’re trying to follow a spiritual path. But living a spiritual life doesn’t mean ignoring your true feelings during times of struggle, if anything, spirituality encourages us to be even more honest about how we’re showing up from moment to moment. As the world continues to become more uncertain, we must find t...

What do you do when everyone seems to want a piece of your energy? How do you ground yourself and focus on what matters in a world of constant distraction? Sometimes the most potent magic comes from knowing your core values and aligning your daily actions accordingly. By determining the things that truly matter, your non-negotiable core values, you’ll free yourself from the burden of having to do...

Inside all of us lives a little bit of genius; a unique gift that allows us to enter a state of flow. When we engage this genius, time ceases to exist, anxiety melts away, and we feel fully connected to the magic within. For some people, this gift is obvious; it may come in the form of musical talent or mathematical expertise. Others, however, may find it harder to connect with their gifts, some m...

We’ve reached the point in winter where many of us are starting to feel like spring will never arrive. The cold and snow no longer feel festive and the gray sky is inviting even grayer moods. It can be tempting to hide under the covers until the first crocuses emerge from the ground. But before you resign yourself to weeks of suffering, consider the gifts that winter still has to offer. With a few...

Let’s face it, there’s a lot going on right now. The list of causes that need your support seems endless. The amount of news to stay abreast of feels overwhelming. And the amount of time and energy you personally possess feels insufficient. With all the noise in the world, how do we know where to place our focus? Sometimes it seems easier to simply scroll, consume, and repost, but this is not near...