I heard Brian Weiss say "All of nature is resurrection." Truth rings clearly in this statement. Leaves released from autumn trees transform to create rich soil for spring's plants and flowers. Dead insects follow a similar process in which they decompose in the soil, but later, plants benefit from the minerals left there. In nature, [...]
Anyone who knows me well knows that I am in awe of spirals. I write about them in my poetry. I reference them constantly. For me, the spiral is a symbol of learning, living, and transformation. It is no surprise then, that with all of the recent attention on the tornadoes in the midwest, that [...]
Pickled Roots began because of my desire to share the common thread of truth, knowledge, and love that I’d witnessed in many seemingly different cultures and communities. Today, I am struck deeply by the reality of knowing and accepting that the common thread does actually exist and for me, is most readily seen in indigenous [...]
Oprah's most recent Oprah's Next Chapter interview was about John of God, a spiritual healer in Brazil who conducts sacred healings. I first heard of John of God many years ago when exploring ALL that the "alternative" spiritual world had to offer. I recall hearing about the power of love, spontaneous healing, and invisible surgeries. [...]
New Year’s Eve evokes many visions. Friends, partying, joy, food, laughter. Mine was filled with a gentle excitement filled with laughter, smiles, and prayers. But after the celebration waned and all was quiet, I pondered the energy of peace. I awoke this morning in the same spirit that I went to sleep. So, as I [...]
Solitude. For many, it is a word of peace and contentment. But solitude is more than a word. In it’s full potential, solitude is actually a practice. It is the process of becoming and being in solitude…alone…or better said – with God. Solitude is the art of going within to connect with The Divine. In [...]
It’s Fall. Cooler weather is slowing creeping in. Nights are growing longer than the days. Our routines have changed again as children have transitioned back to school. Most importantly, nature reminds of us of the significance of transition. Outside, the trees have begun to shed their leaves, but not after they’ve exploded with beautiful colors [...]
“When I let go of what I am, I become what I want to be.” Lao Tzu (Father of Taoism) Take a pause and close your eyes and reflect on that statement. What do you think you are? What can you let go of? For me, I often define myself as a woman, a mother, [...]
One of the goals of this blog is to show others how to incorporate indigenous culture into our lives. For many of us, our lives are filled with busy schedules, technology, media overwhelm, and way too many worries. For me, music has been a way to unplug from the hectic world and a way to [...]
Since my move to the East Coast two years ago, I have become familiar with deer. While it has become quite normal to see deer every day, I am still amazed by their beauty and grace. My children and I see deer while riding in the car and we always call out -- “look at [...]
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