Monthly Newsletter

Trusting Our Instincts Reflecting back on October, I find myself contemplating instincts—that innate wisdom we carry but so often override with overthinking, external expectations, or the belief that empirical data alone should guide our choices. This month has reminded me of the importance of waking up to the natural world and recognizing our place in it, not as separate observers but as animals with our own instinctual intelligence. It's easy to look back at past decisions

Fall Harvest As September draws to a close and we move past the autumn equinox, I find myself reflecting on harvest—not just the literal gathering of what's been grown, but the deeper recognition of what we've cultivated throughout the year. Mabon, the pagan celebration of the fall equinox (thank you to my friend Louie for reintroducing me to this concept!), invites us to pause and acknowledge the abundance we've created, even as nature begins its release into dormancy. This

Managing Contradictions As August draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the art of managing contradictions—those moments when life presents us with seemingly opposing truths that we must hold simultaneously. This theme emerged powerfully from our recent women's group session, and this month has been full of such paradoxes. I'm learning that the goal isn't to resolve these contradictions but to dance skillfully with them. I experienced this recently when I learned I wo

Freedom As July draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on freedom—not just the kind we celebrate on Independence Day, but the deeper...