An Eagle Feather, A Blessing and the Mystery of Life
To this day I find being present with someone at the time of death incredibly sacred and filled with mystery. In one moment the shell we...
The Man Who Planted Trees and Connection
The Man Who Planted Trees by the French writer Jean Giono is a fictional book that carries great wisdom in its simplicity. In 1987, it...
The Dance of Head and Heart
Lately I have been reflecting on my journey in hospice and end of life care which now spans decades. Truly did not in any way plan to...
What Are You Being Called to Do?
Back in 2019 before the outbreak of COVID and all the lockdowns, I was asked to be a plenary speaker at an annual conference hosted by...
Dreams, A Staircase and the Organic Gifts at Our Feet
Dreams and dream study have been a significant part of my life journey. Since I was young they have guided me to heal when health...
The Power Of Story
Storytelling is central to my teaching style. Stories are woven throughout my talks, workshop presentations, YouTube series and writings....
Keeping the Heart Open to Life after Loss
Over the years I have watched when people lose someone close and then their hearts start to shut down. The pain of grief is so deep that...
Life Lessons from the West Coast Trail
Back in 2014, when I was working full time in hospice, a colleague of mine who is a palliative care social worker started talking about...
Is Death Really Something No One Wants to Talk About?
Time and again I have heard people say; “No one wants to talk about death”. Lately, I have questioned whether that is true? Really true....
A Conversation on The Mystery of Death In Honor of My Father
I was recently invited to discuss the theme of the mystery of death on Let's Reimagine's weekly "Dose of Togetherness"...
