The Japanese method of repairing broken pottery with gold is called kintsugi (or kintsukuroi), which translates to “golden joinery”. Key Aspects of Kintsugi Definition: It is the centuries-old art of mending broken ceramics, porcelain, or pottery using a natural lacquer dusted or mixed with powdered gold, silver, or platinum. Philosophy: Rooted in wabi-sabi, the practice […]
It Hurts More
Yesterday, while folding laundry, I found that there was something on the folding table that did not belong there. I thought for a moment that it was a dust bunny. But when I picked it up I discovered that it was more of a cobweb. Trying to get this thing into the garbage can was […]
Now that We are Here
Over the more than 35 years of practicing as a professional Shaman, I have had many interactions with people of all ages who seek guidance, support, and healing. I am so honored to have been a part of each of their paths. Something that has happened many times over the years is age discrimination. First, […]
Arranging Change
People who come to see me for shamanic services will often notice that I change things around quite often in my healing room. This is not just because I get bored with the arrangement or anything remotely close to that. It is because the room tells me what it needs to have optimal functionality. I […]
Crystal Visions
“Now here I go again, I see the crystal visions. I keep my visions to myself…” Dreams is such a great song. For me it is a song about loving, yet also letting go, even if the letting go is painful. It is also about knowing that, as we let go, it is also painful […]