I just came back from two weeks in Iceland, a majestic country full of surprises and subtleties. One of the big surprises was that despite being the most educated and literate of all developed nations, most Icelanders believe in Elves. And its not just the general population.  Even large earth moving construction projects are not undertaken … [Read more...]

The duality present in physical life seems especially intense these days.  We see it in partisan politics, in civil wars, in social inequality and even in our own personal lives where we find ourselves criticizing and feeling estranged from those we once thought were “like us”. Although duality often takes the form of conflict and strife, it … [Read more...]

As you become more energy aware, you may notice the different ways you respond to the energy of large groups of people.    Energy sensitive people will be most affected, but all of us are influenced to some degree, since we all tend to easily pick up the energy of others without realizing we are doing it. Naturally, being with a group of friends … [Read more...]

So many of the important lessons in my life have come from time spent in the creation of physical objects.  I have always liked to create with my hands.  First it was painting and drawing, and then jewelry and stained glass.  Now I work in fiber and photography. Many of these lessons were easier to learn because the creation was simply a fun … [Read more...]

When you learn to experience everything as energy, it has profound effects on the way you live your life and the choices you make.  Although logic and mental discernment are still helpful, you are now more concerned with your energy interactions, not only with people and other living beings, but also with places, and choices about where you go and … [Read more...]