I am here to report on the vision quest I did over the past weekend. It was... intense. I began fasting on Thursday afternoon at 4:30pm, intending to drink only water for the next three days - until Sunday at 4:30pm. After my final evening client, I stuffed outdoorsy gear into the back of the … Continue reading Notes from the Idyllwild vision quest
Being in LA when my whole family is in Vermont
It’s a pale yellow morning in Los Angeles. A crow flies low over the rooftops. I rub my eyes. The tan beard of the neighboring palm tree hangs heavy and still. No wind today. Out there across the state of California fires are blazing. But not here. Here it is quiet and the air is … Continue reading Being in LA when my whole family is in Vermont
Sitting at the cliff’s edge… open to the unknown
(ORIGINAL PUBLISH DATE: August 21st through my newsletter) “I don’t know” can feel agonizing... or liberating. Depending on where you’re thinking from. Imagine life as you know it is an island. You‘re familiar with every inch of this island - the roads, the houses, the woods, the beaches... but on one side of the island … Continue reading Sitting at the cliff’s edge… open to the unknown
Giant doors in Beverly Hills and your freedom
(ORIGINAL PUBLISH DATE: August 14th through my newsletter) It’s an early, bright morning here in Los Angeles. The 7am sun has cast long shadows over the roof next door - the shadows of palm leaves and round rooftop satellites. As I reflect on this week, I am reminded of a plant medicine experience I once … Continue reading Giant doors in Beverly Hills and your freedom
Giving notice and heading for the trees… how many are taking control back
It has been five months since the US began the shutdown process due to coronavirus. I recall that on March 5th, when I flew to New York City to briefly visit my family, the airplane was full. On March 9th, when I flew back to Southern California, the airplane was mostly empty and people were … Continue reading Giving notice and heading for the trees… how many are taking control back
Trapped in the girls’ room at 6 years old and the power of little shifts
I love transformation... House renovations. Makeover shows. Butterflies. Spiritual awakenings. I love all that shit. Because I love transformation. I even loved Transformer toys when I was a little girl. Actually, I had black Transformer sneakers with hologram Transformer images on the sides of them when I was six. One particularly traumatic day in the … Continue reading Trapped in the girls’ room at 6 years old and the power of little shifts
Self-care is not a luxury, it’s SURVIVAL
I'm tired of having delicate conversations about self-care... as though it's a luxury or even an option. Self-care, or 'wellness' practices are what keep you well - they prevent health problems and mitigate the damage if health issues do arise. Do not expect others, even those closest to you, to advocate for you taking care … Continue reading Self-care is not a luxury, it’s SURVIVAL
Signing a lease and the importance of SAFETY
Last Monday I signed a lease for a Los Angeles apartment. It’s on the top floor of a 1940s building, with plenty of sky streaming through big windows. The layout lends itself to creativity and connection - one space flowing into the next. When I saw the apartment, even though it was being renovated and … Continue reading Signing a lease and the importance of SAFETY
Why (and How) to Position Yourself to Succeed
Another week in Los Angeles and I’m finding my rhythm. I’ve relocated to a new Airbnb at the foot of the Hollywood Hills. But the apartment is more run-down than the photos let on. The images showed bright splashes of red and white - a bold, happy design. It looked clean, clean, clean. However, upon … Continue reading Why (and How) to Position Yourself to Succeed
The Dance of Silence and Sound
(ORIGINAL PUBLISH DATE: June 19th through my newsletter) Nearly a week ago I arrived here in Los Angeles. Presently, I’m sitting in a bronze metal chair at a round white table in my temporary Airbnb. There are small plastic “succulents” on a modern black tray. Garbanzo beans are boiling on the stove. It’s still early … Continue reading The Dance of Silence and Sound