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"He Was Seeing Something That I Could Not"- The Spiritual Sense of Children
Children are fascinating creatures. They float along a fine line of learning how to live this human life while simultaneously housing a...
Jan 26, 20233 min read


How to Set Clear Intentions for a Fulfilling Life
I've always been one who loves birthdays. My birthday, other's birthdays, it doesn't matter! The idea of a day to celebrate the fact that...
Jan 23, 20233 min read


Feeling the Urge to Hunker Down? Here's Why!
As temperatures grow colder and daylight hours lessen, we may feel more resistance to all the activities crammed onto our schedules....
Dec 12, 20223 min read


Wading Through the "New You" Hullabaloo
It's nearly the end of the year... synonymous for the season of bombardment from advertisements telling you it's time for the "New You"....
Dec 5, 20223 min read


When Plans Fall Apart and Two Methods of Coping
We've all felt it. That familiar slump of sadness, defeat, and discouragement when plans fall apart. From a simple afternoon commitment...
Nov 1, 20224 min read


Making Sense of Death: A Tribute to Lindsey
Reflecting on the memories of a loved one, when death doesn't make sense, and the why behind it all.
Oct 8, 20223 min read


Finding Stillness in Stillwater
Having just returned from our weekend Heal & Rise Women's Retreat in the soothingly beautiful Stillwater, Minnesota, I've had countless...
Sep 14, 20224 min read


I Picked up my Daughter from Preschool... Filthy and Missing Her Shoes
Her clothes were dirty, the seat of her pants more tan than pink. She had a splatter of dried mud in her falling out braid and her shoes...
Jun 13, 20223 min read


Turning it Off, and I Don't Just Mean the Devices
Waking up beside the Mississippi River, I write in my notebook while listening to the bird songs. The unfamiliar tunes of birds not...
May 23, 20222 min read


The Secret to Rising Above Your Fear
You've been convincing yourself you're happy living small, haven't you? Playing it safe, keeping it comfortable, staying within the...
May 9, 20223 min read


What is Energy Healing?
"Ok, but what is it you DO exactly?" I smiled, knowing the concept of energy healing can feel foreign to those unfamiliar with this...
May 2, 20223 min read


Is it a Sign? 10 Ways to Receive Spiritual Communication
Have you ever seen a particular bird or butterfly that brought with it a peaceful reminder of a familiar family member or friend? Perhaps...
Apr 25, 20225 min read
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