I’m honored and delighted to have my essay, Keeper of the Bones, published in Indie Shaman. Please visit their website to subscribe to their magazine (print or digital issues) to enjoy Keeper of the Bones and other authors’ writing. Indie Shaman is an independent publisher based in the U.K. Independent publishers offer diverse voices and […]
The truck was frozen in place, refusing to start until the rising sun brought enough warmth to get us on the road. Along with my four-legged friend, I was moving my belongings to a new place to call home. Life felt turned inside out and upside down. There was a whirlwind of packing up piles […]
Our Moon and Earth are close companions in an ancient, celestial dance. The Moon circles the Earth while the Earth circles the Sun while the Sun spirals in the Milky Way Galaxy, through the vast universe, connecting with all that’s within and beyond. Our Moon influences ocean tides, fertility cycles, migration patterns, seasonal shifts, cycles of day […]
Leaving a legacy of Love, living a legacy of Love, begins in our roots and with the eyes of the heart. Here’s guidance from our New Year Ceremony… Originally Published on https://joannedodgson.com/blog
Soak in the teachings about Forgiveness that originate in an ancient Egyptian lineage. Forgiveness is about returning to the state of being before the giving of an injury. Freeing yourself from the effects of trauma, injuries, and woundings. Untangling from shame, blame, resentments, and regrets. Enjoy these clips from our New Year Ceremony… Originally Published […]
Jaguar is an exquisite hunter, so purely focused, finding what they seek. Jaguar is a guide for passionately pursuing your personal quests. Enjoy this clip from our New Year Ceremony… Originally Published on https://joannedodgson.com/blog
Our earth holds knowledge about human existence that reaches much farther back in time with a greater expanse of lived experiences than what is found in english language, google searches, and history books. When we listen with curiosity and respectfully observe our non-human companions on earth, we are given a glimpse of the creative wonder […]
Rivers are beautiful teachers about momentum and flow. Rivers are heading somewhere purposefully, passionately. In the organic ways of our earth, rivers set their own course, create unique pathways, give and receive in all kinds of relationships, and offer nourishment and healing medicines along the way. Where are you now in the flow of your […]
“We’re Seed Carriers,” I said to Jasmine as I tenderly removed the prickly seed pods caught in her fur and tangled up in my woolly sweater. Seeds are ingenious, finding all kinds of ways to spread out to new places. Seeds travel on winds, stick to the bodies of passerbys, float downstream in rivers, drop […]
Walking along the arroyo, I admired the animal and bird tracks imprinted in the sandy soil. A family of deer left a trail of hoof prints. Mice revealed their network of homes and travels with well-worn paths between the junipers and piñon pines. Ravens and songbirds left intricate patterns which abruptly disappeared where the winged […]