Humans are an integral part of nature. That’s why being disconnected or out of balance with nature indicates illness. Indigenous people have never forgotten this perennial wisdom. Ancestral medicines and teachings have been preserved so that we can all heal Read more…
Traditional cultures have reserved a special place for the unknown and mysterious. The folly of being human is embodied through the Trickster/Clown Archetype. The western mindset tends to be proud of knowledge but uncomfortable with the unknown. We live in Read more…
As we seek solutions to healing our biosphere we have a lot to learn from the wisdom of Nature. Planet Earth is a finely-tuned living organism with a delicately balanced ecosystem. Yet the slightest force exerted at either end of a balanced scale can cause Read more…
Sourcing your food or products locally is less expensive and more healthy for you and the planet. Climate instability and supply chain disturbances will be catastrophic for places that aren’t connected to abundant farmland, water, and food sources. If you Read more…
The Iroquois Confederacy, which dates back centuries before European colonization, directly influenced the framing of the U.S. Constitution. Founding Fathers, Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams studied the Iroquois system. They found inspiration in its principles of federalism, consensus Read more…
Unlocking the ‘Muscle of the Soul’ Do you spend much time sitting in front of a computer, on a plane, or in a car? If so your hips may be locked up, causing you undue stress and fear. The Psoas Read more…
None of these roles can stand alone, they are dependent on a relational dynamic. So you have probably played all of these roles at some point or another. We all experience villains in various forms. Maybe it’s a co-worker, an Read more…
Dopamine is a naturally occurring neurotransmitter in our brains associated with pleasure, addiction, and reward
The human brain runs on a cocktail of neurochemicals. Research shows that serotonin plays an important role in regulating mood, appetite, sleep, and dreaming. It can have both a sedating or stimulating effect that is related to the flow of thoughts through your mind. Though Read more…