by Katy | Jan 25, 2019 | body, earth, poetry, seasons & cycles, The Feminine
Remember by Joy Harjo from She Had Some Horses Remember the sky that you were born under, know each of the star’s stories. Remember the moon, know who she is. Remember the sun’s birth at dawn, that is the strongest point of time. Remember sundown and the giving away...
by Katy | Jan 3, 2019 | awakening, body, Enneagram, mindfulness, personality, seasons & cycles, The Feminine
Serene Alchemist of the Wild, she whispers into the circle of women at Women’s Temple, looking straight at me. Yes, the women nod, it’s my temple name. These women don’t know me. We have just spent about an hour dancing and practicing in circle together,...
by Katy | Jul 12, 2018 | awakening, body, poetry, The Feminine
What should I do If love seizes me? Start dancing, of course! Sweep love into your arms and press her to your chest. When particles of dust [or flowers!] are touched by the sun they spread their arms and start whirling to a music no one...
by Katy | Jun 20, 2018 | awakening, body, mindfulness, practices, The Feminine
Inhale. Sense of self. Exhale. Compassion. ~ Mark Nepo, The Book of Awakening, p. 198 Inhaling, feeling the back of my heart, my root, my feet, my sense of self. Exhaling, allowing my heart to soften and open, to include others in a wide, compassionate embrace....
by Katy | Jun 7, 2018 | awakening, mindfulness, practices, The Feminine
I’ve been a practicer all my life… I’ve always been aware of how much there is to learn, to know, to grow into, to embody. And I’ve felt that if I just… learn how to listen more openly, or understand the relationship between my inner...
by Katy | Apr 18, 2018 | body, practices, self-care, The Feminine
Exploring and deepening my connection to the earth has been a big part of my journey over the years. I’ve always felt grounded. People have commented on my solidity, my steadiness, my ease with the physical world. Partners have found my presence stabilizing...
