Message from a Starfish
When Nature speaks… I listen. Especially when the noise of the world, the media, and the mostly bad news start's interfering with my own frequency, and that of my heart. I take time to step away from my daily routine, habits, and (over) thinking, and give my “monkey...
Where to find your limitless nature
I am blessed to live on a gorgeous island in the Pacific that CNN recently named one of the 25 most beautiful places in the world. It’s not the first time Vancouver Island has been recognized for its natural beauty, including 2000 miles of rugged coastline, pristine...
Unlock your inner wisdom
“It is through the journey we become wise.” Richard Wagamese As a global explorer, I have a deep passion for journeys of the Earth and of the Spirit, and their ability to spark new clarity, wonder, inner knowing… and wild possibility. Travel (both inner and outer) has...
Adventures in awakening anyone?
Few places on the planet make me feel more alive, present, and open to what’s new and true for me than Africa. Each of my nine journeys there has revealed its own magic, however, when it comes to wide open spaces, jaw-dropping desert beauty, and a road trip like no other, Namibia is it!
Falling in love with the unknown
Hello friends and hello 2023! Welcome to a fresh start in a brand new year, and where anything is possible. While some start the year with resolutions (so yesterday), intentions, or a “word of the year” to set the tone for the next 12 months, I’m going with a theme...
Say Yes to your Adventure!
“The big question is whether you are going to say a hearty YES to your adventure.” – Joseph Campbell As another year wraps, it’s often a time to reflect on the past 12 months on what we completed—and what we didn’t—what we learned, and what our hearts would like to...
How I ended up in Egypt this year
Many people set intentions, or goals, to work toward creating what they desire. A good habit. However, I have a simple practice that accelerates my manifestation mojo big time. It’s how I ended up on a life-changing journey to Egypt this year, sailing down the Nile...
Creating Magic with the Empowered Teens & Youth program
You don’t have to look too far to see the world could use some magic right now—real magic—the kind that changes lives. The magic of actually using your imagination and creativity to get what you really want rather than resorting to blame, anger, or high-drama. The...
When Uncertainty Can Be a Good Thing
A few years ago, I heard Buddhist nun and teacher Pema Chodren say, “People are more afraid of uncertainty than they are of physical pain.” In this time of a global pandemic no one saw coming, to say we’re living in a time of uncertainty is a huge understatement. And...
A New Year’s Ritual to Start 2020 with Heart
“Your work is to discover your world and then with all your heart give yourself to it.” – Buddha Happy New Year! Ahh… it’s that sacred time of year to let go of the old and ring in the new. For me it’s also a perfect time to reflect on what I’ve learned in the past...