Let’s talk about the archetype of the predator, shall we? Here’s how Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés introduces this archetype in chapter two of Women Who Run With the Wolves: “In a single human being there are many other beings, all with their own values, motives,
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DO NOT LOSE HEART: TENDING THE INNER SOUL-FLAME DURING DARK TIMES
We are in very strange times, Dear Wild Souls, Collectively we are holding the tension of extreme opposites: in times of crisis there is a universal pulling together but in this case we are being asked to maintain social distance. We are in wildly uncharted territory affecting
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IF THESE HANDS COULD TALK: A LABOR OF LOVE
On December 21st, 2012, the infamous last day of the Mayan calendar, I was diagnosed with “rheumatoid arthritis.” I use quotations because I’ve come to understand, deep in my aching bones, these symptoms arrived as sacred messenger delivering unseen truths that lay buried in my
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CONFESSIONS OF A THERAPIST: DANCING IN THE OFFICE
Yesterday I was dancing in my office. Confession: I do this a lot. By now you probably know enough about me to know that I like to do things my way. Whenever I hear there’s a certain way things should be done, I raise my
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SKELETON WOMAN: RECOVERING YOUR LOST SOUL BONES (+ A WORKSHOP ANNOUNCEMENT!)
Eight years ago this month, I made my official transition from maiden to mother, although I have learned since then that I played the role of mother long before giving birth. Those of you who have been in group with me and know my story
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WILDISH ON WHEELS: NEW MOON INTENTIONS REALLY DO COME TRUE
Six months ago, over the dreamy new moon in Pisces, I launched the first official women’s circle of Wildish Collective, a soul-seeking community of women journeying through the tales of full-bodied femininity found in Women Who Run With the Wolves. Sink or swim, it was time for this
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WILD MASCULINE: GUYS, ARE YOU READY TO RUN WITH THE WOLVES?
(Image credit: sacredsons.com) Summer is in full swing, wild souls! The youth of the nation are running free, salsa gardens are in bloom, and lawnmowers everywhere are mangling unsuspecting household objects left forgotten in the summer sun to become unwitting victims of our civilized way
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SUMMER SOLSTICE: LIFE IS PREGNANT WITH PARADOX + A SWEET, SUNNY RITUAL FOR YOU
Warm Summer Solstice greetings, wild souls! It is a time for celebration in the northern hemisphere as we are experiencing the abundant gifts the sun brings at its peak of brightness. When all species in our neck of the woods are in full glorious bloom.
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GRIEF, GRATITUDE & THE COURAGE TO CULTIVATE YOUR WILD SPACES
Today is Earth Day and just last month we celebrated spring equinox, evidence of Life’s promise that all that was previously departed will return once more to flower and bloom. As I was driving on my morning commute I passed over a small street bridge