Dear gorgeous humans,
I'm writing to you with some reminders of how to support the nervous system at this time- your own and others'. How can we find our feet on the ground, our heart center, our breath? To anchor ourselves in truth, kindness, caring, and love?

In this Unknowing
is a deeper Knowing-
Feet finding the path.

A blossoming in the heart,
a fire in the belly.
Weeping into singing.

Chamomile is on my mind today. Have you noticed her springing up recently, in the pathways along the trails, and wildly in the hills? Such a simple medicine, and yet so potent.

Sometimes part of what we can do in the moment is to offer ourselves- and others- a soft place to land. To actually be the soft place to land. Do you know what I mean? Making your body and heart like a cushion or pillow, to embrace and hold; ease and comfort.

Spring is sunshine and birdsong and flowers, yes! And- Spring is also wind and rain and storms. Spring is feeling all the feels, grieving the losses for who and what didn't make it through the winter, mourning pain and suffering. 

On Earth Wisdom and Lupine (and more)…

In a conversation with my wise daughter recently, they mentioned the incredible importance of staying connected with the Earth and earth wisdom as we navigate

How can we feel hope and possibility- and even joy- in our hearts, in our minds, in our body and soul, in the world and for our planet? Many of us are feeling a lot of fear and despair, and it can be so paralyzing. The medicine to address fear (based on my training and lived experience) is grounding, breathing, and love.

I'm just writing to let you know I'm thinking of you, and sending care and support. No matter your circumstances or situation, these are not easy times. Some of you have asked me about tools for engaging with the constant onslaught... I will share what I am finding helpful, in hope that it may resonate for some of you.

Today is the second new moon after winter solstice, a time for feeling the quickening of the womb of Earth, the sap running in the trees, the first buds and blossoms and buckeye leaves burgeoning, birdsong and bulbs blooming. Cherry-plum blossoms, magnolias, daffodils, currently showing.
We are entering the year of Yin Wood Snake.

Into the darkness we go.
Sinking into fertile Earth,
luxuriating into the welcoming Night,
releasing into Deep Waters.
Solace and Resource
a rich embrace.