As I walked through the sagebrush and juniper trees, I noticed a commotion by my feet. I knelt down to have a closer look. It was Dung Beetle doing the dung beetle dance, walking backwards in a handstand, rolling a pellet through the sandy soil. There were ruts and bumps, twigs and leaves, and rooted […]
She stepped out of the wild tangle of bushes along the edge of our rural road. The golden brown dog with velvety ears emerged as if out of a dream, a vision conjured up from my memories of Jasmine who died ten years ago. This living lookalike of my beloved pup stood steady and calm […]
When we were very young, my brother told me he was a Martian. He explained that the two antennae growing out of the top of his head were invisible. And his skin wasn’t green. So most people were not aware of his true identity. But if I wanted, he would take me to outer space […]
Forgiveness, according to an ancient Egyptian lineage, is an inner healing journey. Forgiveness is a process that takes place in your inner world. Forgiveness is a verb, an activity, an ongoing passage, that stays purposefully engaged and alive. In these ancient ways, forgiveness is not something that is asked for. Asking someone for forgiveness sets […]
Tobacco Offering, create sacred ceremonial space Giving & Receiving, boundless sharing ~ Horse Medicine Deliciousness of Life, a vital nourishment ~ Wild Boar Medicine These are a few of the gifts from our Solstice and New Moon Ceremony. Enjoy these video clips. Soak in and share the guidance and teachings. Ceremonial healing ripples on and […]
As we find our way through challenging times, when healing and change feel out of reach, when you begin to doubt that just one person can make a difference, remember… Remember the times long before nuclear bombs mass incarceration and children in cages at our border Remember the ancient ways when love had no bounds […]
We are intimately connected with all that exists beyond physical time and space – with the spirits, ancestors, and ancient knowledges living in the lands, waters, our bodies, and the stars. Many people’s encounters with the unseen realms are hidden away, often silenced by self-doubts and fears, often buried beneath worries about what others will […]
Lioness is calling to the Heart of Humanity. She is calling to the remembering of our own heart’s knowings for building our world, for creating our ways of living, so we are nourishing, loving, and protecting the generations now and to come. Have a listen… https://joannedodgson.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/LionessC2D1.m4a Lioness Medicine is part of our new online class: […]
Granddaughter. Her gentle voice drifted through the veils between worlds and landed directly in my heart. She was standing nearby, her presence so visceral. She had come when I’d called to the ancestors for help. Granddaughter. The naming welcomed me inside a circle, wrapping me up in the embrace of belonging. This Ancient One reached […]
Mother Earth is offering a powerful invitation to revision our relationship with her, ourselves, each other, and all life. Have a listen. Soak in the medicines. Enjoy this sharing from our Throwing of the Bones Ceremony… Our ceremony was held on a windy, firey afternoon in New Mexico, which created some audio glitches. Originally Published […]
