I grew up attending the Catholic church with my family. When I was about eleven, I asked if I could serve as an altar boy. Th...

Originally published on Patheos. 

In a world of diverse spiritual beliefs and religious traditions, it’s not uncommon for in...

I love celebrating birthdays and with a family the size of mine, it seems there’s always a birthday right around the corner. ...

Originally published on Patheos. 

Summer Solstice is always significant for me because it marks the longest day of the year ...

After more than thirty years of creating rites, rituals, and sacred ceremonies, I've learned that step one is always setting ...

Originally published on Patheos. 

I’ve been praying nearly as long as I’ve been breathing. Some of my young prayers were the...

If you know me at all, you know I’m a hugger. You also know I’ll ask permission for the hug and respect your “no,” if that is...

I am always so surprised at the harsh self-judgment the inner critic imposes on us.

The voice inside our head (or feeling in...

I’m sure you’ve heard our olfactory sense is our strongest sense.

I often wonder if that’s so we can smell changes in the ai...

If you’ve been to my home, you know I love crystals. I love the way they look, feel, and connect me to the natural world.

Cr...