Happy New Year – A Portal of Gratitude and Intention
Most of us have memories of ringing in the New Year, perhaps at first with our parents and then later with our own families and friends. Here in North America there is often a party
Happy New Year: The Path of Subtraction
2018 has, for many of us, been a year of uncertainty and change. Whether within our relationships, our work life, or in trying to do more of what we love to do most, many of
The Call of Nature
What is the force that draws us near, that brings us to the threshold where we bow in our hearts to the stupendous power and overwhelming beauty of Nature? At once an exploration and appreciation
Succeed by Opening Your Heart – More Mayalands Lessons 2018
In March this year, Lisa and I went on a pilgrimage to the Mayalands in the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico. We revisited sacred sites we have communed with before, and we went to some other places for the
The Pilgrim Who Thanks the Earth – James K. Papp Photography Exhibit
The Pilgrim Who Thanks the Earth ~James K. Papp Photography Exhibit Whether backpacking on the Pacific Crest Trail, traveling in Latin America or hiking beautiful Whatcom County trails, James Papp loves expressing
Everyone Has Ancestors
As we approach the holiday season I am moved to share some of what Lisa and I learned during our ancestor studies with Mayan spiritual guide, Don Rigoberto, in Guatemala last month. The Mayan vision