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New Year Dreams

A new year. A new moment to reflect. New chances. New lessons. New is good. But in the midst of our scurrying is a quiet, yet powerful energy. It reminds us that in our haste to shed away the last lingering touches of the year past, it is also time to honor the old [...]

New Year Dreams2017-01-01T19:02:42+00:00

Hotep to Namaste – A Yoga Journey

Yoga has always been a part of my adult life. The holistic adventurer in me was drawn to the physical and spiritual benefits of yoga. There have been periods in my life when stepping onto my yoga mat was a daily ritual and others when I was lucky to engage my yoga practice once [...]

Hotep to Namaste – A Yoga Journey2015-10-04T09:41:42+00:00

The Afterglow

I love sacred ritual. As a child, images of ritual consisted of church pews and somber hymns. Over time, my connection to indigenous culture grew strong as my soul led me toward rituals that were rooted in Yoruba, Kemetic, Native American, and Hindu cultures. The praise and fellowship were similar in that it was full [...]

The Afterglow2015-06-30T10:02:00+00:00

As We Go, So Do The Ancestors

I had a vision. There were faces. Loving. Supportive, and strong faces encircling me as I sat in surrender and peace. Looking into the eyes of my Guides, I was reminded that I am supported and that my life has a great purpose. And with that acknowledgement, the vision faded. In indigenous cultures, ancestral energy [...]

As We Go, So Do The Ancestors2015-02-01T15:45:04+00:00

Healing is Ceremony

Recall the last time you or someone you know was experiencing a healing crisis. You know, some illness that sent them to bed for a week or perhaps to the hospital for days at a time. Our frequent images include medicine bottles, sterile walls, doctors in white jackets, and the beeping of medical equipment. Traditional [...]

Healing is Ceremony2014-10-11T17:36:38+00:00

Sincere Thanks

If ever I am reminded of the importance of preserving indigenous culture, it is on the American holiday we call Thanksgiving. Without context, it is certainly wonderful to gather with family and friends to share laughter, food, and love. And certainly taking time to discuss the things for which we are thankful is an essential [...]

Sincere Thanks2013-11-28T08:18:47+00:00
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