One of the central themes in my book, Escape Bound, is validation. I am working to develop a script for an episodic reality tv show that I’m hoping will explore this topic in a highly visible format. In this project we ask the following questions: Whose measuring stick are we using to measure ourselves? To…
A new healing modality is emerging, one that is so profound, it will change the way humanity thinks of sex, love and relationship. This prophesy is just beginning to unfold, though there are ancient teachings that contained elements of these secrets. Tantric texts, the kama sutra, kundalini yoga and sacred sexual practices in nature-based religions…
photo by Callie Rounds In June, 2020, at the height of the pandemic, Mike Dooley, an internationally renowned inspirational author and speaker, published one of my blog posts on his website. The post was titled “The Gift of Loneliness”. Last week, I wanted to send the article to a friend, who was struggling with loneliness…
Holy union. Shared holy union. Sacred. Precious. Rare. Beautiful. This is a goal worthy of you. It is worthy of your time, energy and commitment. Events are unfolding, even now, to bring about this union, that you may experience divine happiness, divine bliss, unsurpassed joy – beyond anything you have experienced. Your body, mind and…
Ceremony has had its roots in every culture, throughout all of human history. Whether honoring birth, death, marriage, rites of passage, or the changing of the seasons, ceremony marks the passage of time and provides context to our lives. In indigenous cultures, many of these traditions include the ceremonial use of plant-based medicines. The United…
Just over two years ago, my husband and I went through a divorce… and I have yet to go on a date. I told myself many stories as to why that was the case. First, I simply wasn’t interested in dating. Then, a highly itinerant lifestyle prevented me from developing close relationships. When I finally…
Today, I received the final chapter comments from a developmental editor for my book, Escape Bound. In his final commentary, this editor, who has a PhD in literature and has spent 18 years working as a professional writer for a research institute, made the following observations: His critique helped to crystalize a thought, which had…
There is a lot of talk in spiritual circles about this new age of enlightenment. More than any time in human history, we are seeing a mass evolution in human consciousness. This movement is yielding a huge influx of newly ascended masters. What the heck does spiritual awakening look like and how do you know…
Two days after my ayahuasca experience, I was struggling to regain my footing. I hadn’t eaten since the end of the ceremony because I didn’t want to “get off the ship”. In my mind, if I ate, the ceremony would be over. Most people who’ve attended a powerful retreat can relate to this feeling of…
Early morning sunlight pierced the bug netting on my hammock, making shifting patterns on my bare legs. As I lay at the very brink of waking consciousness, I became aware of the sound of a woman crying. Then I drifted back to sleep. The sound of crying evoked such an ache in my heart, such…
