healing
-
Darkness and Dreaming
There is an intimate connection between darkness and dreaming, and both of these essential elements and qualities of human life are woefully weak for many of us in modern-day life. In the hustle and bustle of doing and achieving; in the high techie-ness of our daily lives; in the many demands and expectations our society Continue reading
-
Bird Songs, Concerts and Healing
I woke up yesterday morning early, just as the summer solstice sun was beginning to shed its fresh light upon the newly emerging day. The head of my bed faces south and along the east wall of the bedroom is a large double window – from which I could see the early sun rays, dappled Continue reading
-
The Peace Tree – Episode 1
Healing comes in many forms and shapes, including trees. This column today is about several special trees, and the choices offered to us human in how we treat these fellow living beings who share space with us on planet Earth. The first I want to talk about is a small liberty elm donated to the Continue reading
-
ANXIETY
I watched the other night a not very well well known film by Italian Giuseppe Tornatore called ”The Legend of1900” in English. Starring Tim Roth, it tells the story of a person born on board a cross Atlantic steamer ship on January 1, 1900, abandoned at birth by his unknown mother who most likely got Continue reading
-
A Thyroid Story
One of my intentions via this monthly column is to contribute in some small way to helping heal individuals and our community through personal stories. Today I am sharing with you what may just be one of the most personal stories yet – about one of my children and her journey towards improved health. My Continue reading
-
The Way of the Sage
THE WAY OF THE SAGE Sage is a wonderful plant that has been bringing me much joy and “good vibes” in the last few years. As I attempted to grow my first herb garden two years ago, a small clump of sage was one of my first plants and has proven to be one of Continue reading
-
Fats and Me
One of the most important health and well-being shifts that I have gone through in the last year or so is re-working my relationship with fat and fats. Perhaps even more than others of my generation, I was raised and lead to believe that fats are the culprits of many health related conditions. My father Continue reading
-
Healing with an Outlawed Plant
Nine months ago, I had a vivid dream with my mother, who passed on to other realms seven years ago. She appeared before me, radiant and bright. The surprising thing was that she was smoking a reefer, puffing the smoke with a big smile on her face. Then she turned it backwards, so the lit Continue reading
-
ANDEAN RITUAL CLEANING – From my monthly column in Keene, NH
I am writing this article from Otavalo, Ecuador, after a visit with the shaman Jorge Tamayo who recently carried out a ritual cleaning for me. Don Jorge, as he is known, is a gentle spoken man of an indescribable age who speaks Quechua and a spotty Spanish. About five feet tall, he lives with his Continue reading
SKYE stephenson 