Spirit Animals: BAT BRAVERY
The mere mention of a bat sends many people into a panic. Conservationists have been working for decades to dispel the terrifying myths about bats and to bring humans into […]
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The Hero Archetype
The hero archetype is one of the most recognizable archetypes in literature, film, television and video games. It seems that any compelling story has a hero of some flavor that is […]
Spirit Animals: SECURE SQUIRREL
Squirrels are members of the family Sciuridae and are characterized by slender bodies, longer back legs, and a long, expressive bushy tail. The name squirrel is derived from the Ancient Greek world […]
Is Shamanism a Religion?
Is Shamanism a Religion? Shamanism is experiencing a great resurgence. As everyone figures out how to pronounce shaman and shamanism (the first “a” is soft, like an “ah”), there are […]
How To: Autumnal Equinox Celebration
The autumnal equinox (otherwise known as the “first day of fall”) is a turning point in the seasons when the sun reaches its zenith over the celestial equator. Or, more […]
10th Anniversary: Remembering Graccia the Red-Tailed Hawk
Since the red-tailed hawk Graccia’s passing on September 17, 2005, I have noticed the coming and going of this date. It always causes me to stop and look at what […]
Spirit Animals: BLACK PANTHER POWER
Typically, I like to stick to explaining species (such as the red-tailed hawk or barn owl) or a general group of species (such as turtle or eagle) when writing spirit […]
The Child Archetype
archAll of us have the child archetype. We all experience her literally in our childhood and carry her within as the inner child that likes to play. This archetypal pattern […]
Spirit Animals: BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLY
Resurrection & Transformation The spiritual meaning of butterfly spirit animal is widely understood as resurrection. Hindus take the butterfly’s time in the chrysalis as a reminder of the importance of […]
How To: Finding Soul Friendship
In my article on red-tailed hawk spirit animal I encourage people to identify and connect with their tribe and for good reason. You may be surprised to learn that many people I […]
