The Wilderness of Silence and Sacred Loneliness

The Wilderness of Silence and Sacred Loneliness

Silence is not always easy. Sometimes we think we want silence, but when that silence becomes available we get disoriented. We feel lost and lonely, and we’re a bit scared. So, boom! It’s off to the refrigerator, or the internet, or a pub, or a friend to babble to, or...
Let Love Have a Peek

Let Love Have a Peek

Inwardly, in our heart of hearts, whether dressed in costume or fully naked, let love have a peek. Being seen, being real, can be a huge relief. I’m still learning how to look inside myself with a more open heart, and still there are some days when it’s harder than...
River Medicine

River Medicine

Mountains, deserts, rivers, rocks, unobstructed skies, the music of water, wind, soil and life. I’d like to talk about how nature is medicine for me. I’ll begin with an anecdote I came across about a couple of experiments that UC Berkeley professor Dr. Dacher Keltner,...
The Power of Grief. The Power of Love.

The Power of Grief. The Power of Love.

Well, a lot has been happening since my last post. I started this article on January 10 2021, five days after the mob attacked the capital. Two months later I’m on it again. Even as I’ve been diligently avoiding writing this blog, I’ve still taken time here and...
SHAMANISM – A Very Brief History

SHAMANISM – A Very Brief History

  High population and large territory don’t eliminate shamans … They show up under different auspices and in different costumes. Even in our era there are urban shamans channeling messages from beyond. Some are bogus. Some are sincere. And some, no doubt, are...