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The Body Deva Experiential Workshop: Module One
This unique experiential mentorship opportunity will take place from March 15th-June 15th, 2022 The Body Deva is the consciousness of the body. It is the intelligence of the human form. It has a voice and a purpose and many of us have simply lost contact with how to...
read moreAdvice: Animism and some unfortunate Wasp houseguests (The Seventh Eye Issue #5)
Hello Mary- This might sound silly, but you are the only animist I know, and I thought I’d give it a try, so here goes: How do I go about something like a wasp nest in my well that is as gentle (or merciful) as possible but also… well gets rid of wasps in my walls....
read moreKundalini myths and misconceptions
As someone who has been Working with Kundalini for close to two decades now, both personally and professionally, I have found that it is a topic that is often unclear and confusing to people. This is true of all large spiritual concepts, which are often things...
read moreAdvice for Developing a Spiritual Practice (The Seventh Eye Issue #4)
Hi Mary- Love your blog and books! I was wondering if you could give me a bit of guidance. I have been working my way through your books but was wondering if you had any advice. I have been doing shamanic and magical work for a few years, but am struggling a bit....
read moreDisillusionment, the Hermit, and the Creation of Meaning
In my book, Working with Kundalini, I talk about a period of severe disillusionment that I went through. This has been something that people have told me was incredibly helpful for them to read about, and is something that many in our world are grappling with right...
read moreReconsidering Empathy: What is an Empath?
In my line of work, it is fascinating to see trends change. As a writer and someone in the spiritual “space” I am fascinated by the energetics of words, as well as how words are taken up and changed to meet current ideologies and needs of individuals in a community....
read moreSpiritual Awakening for Clinicians Course
Please look towards the end of the blog for basic FAQ’s and course policies, as well as for the sign-up link. By signing up for the course you agree to the policies listed below. This self-guided course is to assist bodyworkers, therapists/counselors, holistic health...
read moreThe Five Types of Energy Vampires (and What to Do About Them)
We all have had experiences where we have come away from social interactions, whether in person or online, feeling drained. In energetic terms, what has happened is that something about that interaction– either what we have put into it or what we have gotten out of...
read moreFacing Fear (Finding Renewal and Hope)
Throughout much of my work I have been known for “dark” work. This is the work of shamanism, of katabasis, of a descent to the Underworld to understand the primary forces that govern our existence. Through this journey, we can begin to understand many things about...
read morePan, Panic, and the Wild Within
Pan is the embodiment of nature. The wild man– equal parts associated with dancing, music making, and trickster energies. In many mythologies he is listed as the son of Mercury/Hermes, the ultimate trickster deity, the messenger of the gods, the opener of many of the...
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