Last summer I experienced an energetic cord cutting ceremony and sweat lodge to release of decades-old wounds and stories with my dad. At the time, I was being drawn back into some of our old patterns and it was necessary to reset my intention to create healthy boundaries in our newly minted relationship. My teacher [...]
Shann Vander Leek
“I have to write a paper for my English class about a mentor or role model who is a hero in my eyes. I think I’d like to write it about you, Mama.” Marin said. My eyes widened and I smiled from ear to ear. “I’m honored honey. Thank you.” There is nothing more satisfying [...]
When you sit with the definition of the beauty or think about what it means to walk in beauty, what comes up for you? I’ve learned that walking in beauty is creating an intimate relationship with the goodness of all creation. I feel deep gratitude and respect for the Native American people who inspired my deeper curiosity [...]
