by Lori | Mar 10, 2021 | Blog, Sacred Practice
This morning I awoke to the song of the robins. Such a delightful sound. It seems I don’t notice how silent the winter mornings are until the robins return. It is interesting how with them, the silent rhythm of the earth once again becomes audible. These little...
by Lori | Nov 17, 2020 | Ceremony, Crystals, Ritual, Sacred Practice
This afternoon I’m thinking about some of the sacred practices and rituals I draw on each time I welcome a new crystal to my collection. Over the weekend, this beauty arrived at my door. Oh my, this is one yummy piece of candle quartz! As we started sinking...
by Lori | Nov 5, 2020 | Ceremony, Sacred Practice
I’m just popping in today to share a special episode of the Crystal Shaman Life Podcast. Over the past couple days I’ve been sitting in ceremony, tending to the fire, and holding space. This is an interesting time, on many levels. We are in the midst of a...
by Lori | Mar 4, 2020 | Sacred Practice
Ooh . . . the topic of self-care has been hot in my world lately. At the beginning of February, we began working with element of water in the Crystal Shaman Initiation program. This element can be challenging as we sink deep into emotions, creativity, and personal...
by Lori | Sep 14, 2018 | Fall Equinox, Ritual, Sacred Practice, Seasons
We are nearing on the fall equinox . . . it’s one week away (ok, and one day). This is my favorite time of year. I love the warm days and cooler evenings, the final burst of color, fruits, and veggies in the garden, and I love quiet evenings around the...
by Lori | Sep 7, 2018 | Crystals, Sacred Practice
Years ago, early in my study of shamanism, I received a session from shaman who is masterful at shamanic journeying. During the session, he took a journey on my behalf. When he returned, he looked at me with a big bright smile and said “the stone people stood up...