Does Easy Always Mean It Is Right?

I’ve been asking this question to some of my peers and associates because it comes up a lot in my work. I’m amazed the number of times someone tells me a decision they have made must not be right because it isn’t coming together easily. I certainly...

The Mystical Power of the Sacred Fire

We couldn’t light the fire. We had created the sacred circle for SpiritQuest, but the land was parched and there was fire ban in place. For eleven years we have maintained a sacred fire for 24 hours a day at Quest and this was the first year we weren’t...

Unexpected Blessing

One of the great delights of SpiritQuest is the unexpected blessing that may come from one or more of the animals in attendance. And yes, I do mean “in attendance.” They are as much a part of the ceremonial week as we human participants.At this...

Fathers Who Deserve to Be Honored

Like many of you I have known some remarkable men who have done all they knew to do to be the best fathers they could be, whether their children were their own blood or children they chose to care and provide for. I have seen men live modestly in order that their...

Seasons of Manifestation

The first week we moved into our home, we spent long, enjoyable minutes throughout our days just watching the neighborhood deer wander through our wooded yard. They were, and still are, a constant source of wonder and delight to us. On our morning walks, we quickly...