March 17, 2022 Common themes have been rising up in the collective recently, and many people are expressing the desire to become more self-sufficient. New values are emerging: living in community, having a relationship that’s closer to the ground, and having a greater degree of sovereignty and independence, including having our own water sources, food

March 3, 2022 We humans are social creatures; we are wired for connection with others. Even the most introverted of us need connection on some level. Our innate desire for connection has advanced our evolution, built societies, created cultures, and put the whole world at our fingertips. Connection serves many purposes for us, yet it

February 17, 2022 Chances are you’ve heard quite a few maxims throughout your life–little nuggets of wisdom that justify values, inspire actions, and keep motives in check.  The dictionary defines “maxim” as, “A short, pithy (concise) statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct.” There are three maxims I live by:  Love is our

February 4, 2022 In this time of great reckoning, it’s important to look within yourself for answers, rather than outside of yourself. You must seek your own truth and do your own investigative reporting, so to speak. Even when we don’t know what’s happening around us, we can take control of what’s happening within ourselves.

January 20, 2022 As we are coming into two years of a global pandemic, and now with the Omicron variant circulating around the globe, it’s hard to find a firm foundation of safety and security. It can be easy to get caught up in fear, for it seems to be everywhere we look. It may

As the days get shorter and the nights get longer, this is a time for rest, rejuvenation, and reflection. There is a certain tranquility and benefit in doing nothing, of just taking a good pause.    Speaking for myself, doing nothing has never been my strong suit – and, yes, doing nothing can be a

The holidays are an incredibly special time, as they serve as a reminder of all we have to be thankful for–  even when we feel otherwise.    I do not know what is going on in each of your lives, but I do know that even in the most trying times, there lies a silver

Summer has come to an end and winter is fast-approaching. Historically, this is a time of year to honor the fruits of our harvest, the hardships we’ve overcome, those whom we have lost, and to prepare for the darkening of days.   Both Dia de Los Muertos (November 2) and Halloween (October 31) are special