Something is Stirring Hi Reader, Have you felt it? Not full spring. Not yet. But something shifting. And this year, early February holds a quiet convergence. There are at least four events from various spiritual traditions that happen around this time of year, but since they are all tied to sun and moon cycles in different ways their dates on our Gregorian calendar shift each year. This year they all fell with within the first two weeks of February - three of the four happened this week!...

Beneath the Surface Hi Reader, Winter looks like stillness on the surface, but beneath the ground, something essential is happening. In January, we’re often met with loud messages about fresh starts, bold goals, and decisive action. And yet, the natural world tells a different story. Winter is not a pause button so much as a shift in the kind of work being done. Roots deepen. Old matter breaks down. Nutrients gather quietly in the dark. Many of us sense this same tension within ourselves. We...

Hi Reader, Happy New Year! As the calendar turns, many people feel an immediate pull to move forward — to name intentions, make plans, or get clear about what’s next. But the beginning of a new year doesn’t actually ask us to move yet.It asks us to orient. Orientation is different from action.It’s the quiet act of finding your footing — noticing where you are, what you’re carrying, and what direction feels true before you take a step. So many accomplished, thoughtful people move quickly into...