Blogs
Reclaiming the Self
One of the most significant discoveries of spiritual seeking is the concept of the “true self”. The idea that we have some source, some light, beneath all of the chaos and clutter of our existences that is whole and true allows us to significantly reorient ourselves...
The Seventh Eye: Animism and some unfortunate Wasp houseguests
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....
The Seventh Eye: Advice for Developing a Spiritual Practice
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....
Disillusionment, 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...
Reconsidering 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....
Pan, 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...
Ethical Considerations of Spiritual Work in Natural Disasters
Every time there is some sort of larger happening in the world I see a call to “send energy”: to send prayers, intentions, or even do some type of energetic or spiritual work to be of assistance. In this I see the best of intentions: a desire to be of service,...
Understanding Spiritual Emergency
Understanding the Mechanics of Awakening What happens during the spiritual awakening process is that latent traumas arise into conscious awareness to be processed. Before this time, we were living out these traumas without awareness (looping through them again and...
Dark Night of the Soul… and Understanding the Layers of Reality
One of the things that I find it vital to understand is the difference between lived, embodied experience and conceptual ideologies. Put more simply, you can understand something from a book on an intellectual level, you can repeat it often to others, you can say it...
The Seventh Eye: Kundalini Awakening: Feeling overwhelmed, devastated, clinician advice
I did a Q & A last week on Facebook about kundalini and spiritual awakening to celebrate the release of my new book, Working with Kundalini (out Tuesday, or April in the UK). I am not accepting any new questions, but look forward to everyone receiving the book,...