living through initiations

What being in an ‘Initiation’ really means When major life changes and transformations happen, you may be in ‘initiation.’ This means you are in a process of being remade – you are in metamorphosis. You’re molting, you’re phoenixing, you’re not sure what direction is up or down (or even who you are anymore) and what […]
‘Can I Learn To Talk With The Spirits?’

of all the questions, this is maybe my favorite. and the most tender. YES. being able to connect with unseen reality is part of our human heritage. no matter where you come from, who you are, what your gifts are, what you do or don’t believe, who your ancestors were, what spiritual tradition (or absence […]
Your Origin Story & The Path Of Service

below, a simple exercise and ceremony of ‘re-membering’ for you… aren’t origin stories wonderful? when you engage self-inquiry like ‘why do I serve?’ you encounter your own origin story – that led you onto the path of service you’re walking today in your profession. there is power and grace in understanding and naming your […]
When You Feel Too Scared To Shine

feeling too scared to shine in this article, we’ll look at 3 reasons healers and teachers might feel too scared to shine, and do our work in the world: • fear of being targeted or cancelled online • lived experience, where attention was unsafe • past life persecution memories (‘the witch wound’) what a courageous […]
About Soul Retrieval

for healers: this article introduces basic ideas about soul retrieval, a powerful healing approach you may wish to learn to facilitate and include in your body of work. for everyone: if you’ve ever had a hard life experience, soul retrieval may be something to get curious about for your own healing. if you’re a […]
What Can I Learn Or Receive At The Dreaming Otter?

hi lovely folks! this blog article is a list of ‘healings you might learn or receive here’… and it is…and isn’t…helpful. that’s because I can rattle off lists of healing modalities the whole day long, and although that might sound fancy, it may not actually help you if you’re in a healing process. that said, […]
Cartwheels & The Labyrinth

as you read, I invite you to notice where you are in your life in this story. do you see yourself here? once, I hired someone to help me when I needed it most, and what unfolded wasn’t feeling good. simply, I was doing all the things I was ‘supposed to’ with everything I had, […]
For The Love Of Cat (A Journey)

the divine feline: cat lovers don’t need it explained. there is something in us, deep in our hearts, that reveres, cherishes, and delights in cats! some of us have felt it all our lives – a strong need to serve, rescue, help or support cats. some feel a simple, profound, deep joy in connecting […]
Poppy’s Ceremony: In Her Own Words

one woman’s healing story: I love reading stories. books saved my life as a little person in some hard times (and lots of sensitives can relate to this), and humans have been learning and growing through stories shared round the fireside for millennia. when we read a healing story, we’re changed by it. we heal, […]
Beauty As Medicine For Sensitives & Empaths

person: what do you do? me: I help sensitive, empathic, and gifted folks learn to slow down, work with helping spirits, and live a magical life. it’s awesome! person: why would you want to work with ‘sensitive people?’ aren’t they just fragile flowers who need to grow a thicker skin? me: deep breath… 😉 ‘beauty […]