This morning, I finagled a way out of the small conference room and onto an outdoor courtyard so we could practice “Dancing the Seven Sacred Directions” in the fresh, slightly chilly Melbourne air ( Read more... )

I have come to this city bordered by ocean and bisected by the Yarra River near which Sufi Sheikhs, people wearing stoles dyed with esoteric symbols, and the likes of Rev. Michael Beckwith, Rev. Patrick McCollum and Professor Barbara McGraw stroll and stop for lunch. While in Sydney, my host Tim Hartridge- who went to trial for the right to use his ( Read more... )

Be the pathless path. Sing the endless song. Bring all into the flow and the flow reveals each corner of the universe and every fold of heart and mind. What still frightens you ( Read more... )

Today I'm thinking of what it means to be grateful in the midst of adversity. Many people I know are having a very difficult time right now, some facing challenges that shake them to the core, and others dealing with the slow, daily plod of showing up even when each day feels slightly more taxing than the last ( Read more... )

Love and respect. Many different thoughts about these are swirling as I drink my morning tea, wondering if another round of rain is on the way ( Read more... )

Transgender Day of Remembrance ( Read more... )

Escalation inside does not help with escalation outside. If we need to hurry up, we usually need to slow down internally. If we must face what feels like external opposition, internal violence is of no help ( Read more... )

What happens when we don't feel strong? What happens when our identity is so wrapped up in what we do that we forget who we are becoming ( Read more... )

When we are open to the moment, we are open to the teaching. When we are in a place of gratitude, we are in a state of love.

Feeling love for the city of San Francisco and grateful for teaching today: for the lessons of the body; of presence; of other humans in their frailty and strength... I stood at the bus stop, reading The Gift of Danger by ( Read more... )

I write a lot about God Hirself being Process and flow, of how perfection is not static, and how this includes our lives. We each have an opportunity to learn and change, with every breath we take. Below is an announcement from two dedicated priestesses who have gifted many of us with their time, energy, wisdom and service. For myself, I am ( Read more... )