Forest bathing is the practice of spending time surrounded by nature and connecting to the spirits of the forest to find calm, renewed energy and well-being. It ahs recently been popularized by the Japanese term shinrin-yoku, but this practice of honoring the sacred spirits of nature is something many, if not all, Indigenous cultures have in common. Being immersed in…
Mountains have stood as symbols of achievement, likely since mankind first set eyes on them. Many of the worlds greatest spiritual leaders have taken pilgrimages to mountaintops to gain perspective on their own lives and what they can offer to the world. It can be a lonely, hazardous journey, but there is so much reward in seeing things from a …
Your mind, body, and soul are the perfect trifecta, the only things that are truly in your control and possession in this life. All three became your responsibility the moment you were born into this world. Earth Mother has trusted you to honor and nourish your physical being, to learn new things and to expand your mind, and to journey…
Raven is a symbol of transcendence and a need for a new perspective. Intelligent and able to quickly adapt to changing circumstances, these sleek black birds see potential where others may see only uselessness. If you are in need of resources and unable to see how you can make a situation or project work, Raven is here to tell you…
Thunderstorms can feel like the end of the world, with rain pouring down, visceral booming thunderclaps, and jagged streaks of lighting splitting the sky. There are moments in our lives like this too, when change is so thorough and complete that we can't do anything else but surrender and trust all will be well in the end. These storms -…
The Spirit of the North is connected to the element of Earth and initiates you to the energy of strength, stability, practicality, and resourcefulness. When this archetype comes into your life, it is a call to bring your awareness back to everyday, mundane tasks. Dreams need real-world action to take shape in the physical world. Preparation and pragmatism are the…
One of the hardest things you can do is to be honest with yourself about what you have space for in your life, both physically and emotionally. There are times when you have too much piled on your plate and you have to learn to sacrifice some things so that other, more important goals can thrive. In this moment, it's…
Seeds are delicate and fragile, yet each one carries the intelligence of an entire plant within it. Every tiny seed contains roots, leaves, flowers, stems, and everything that makes that plant beautiful and unique. Seeds of intention are much the same as these little packets of magic, and they must be nurtured and protected until they are strong enough to…
A spiritual journey is a lifelong process that will never truly be complete. There is this expectation to find one life purpose that will satisfy you until you transcend this Earth, but that is rarely the case. It is a constant dance between finding who you are and directing that self-actualization toward a higher purpose. What was true for you…
Confusion often comes form an inability to face how you got where you are. There's so much to process and heal from in the past that there simply isn't enough space to make room for the future. Facing your deepest secrets may seem like a terrifying task, but when you are lost in the depths of the shadowy forest, you…