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Post by Doug Mannen, Way of the Circle Co-Facilitator I had a wonderful experience today; I had just decided to sit and read close by the front windows of my home.I had planned on sitting elsewhere, but following a whim, I was compelled to move. Within seconds I heard a “thump”; I knew a bird […]

For many, spring is a time of joy and uplifting renewal as Mother Earth wakes up and begins sending her lifeforce energy upwards. Everything is waking up and coming to life. The air smells different, the sounds of the birds and frogs fill the air. The ice melts and the warmth of the Sun returns.

Guest Post by Dalva Lamminmaki, Finno-Ugric Shamanic Practitioner & Teacher, Collective Circle Member I have lived. I have given my gifts to the Ancestors.  I have said my words in the smoke of the fire, it is you.  I have painted my drum.  I have called you. My Brother.  My Sister. I have grown roots

Guest Post The wind softly tickled our cold cheeks as we strapped snowshoes to our feet and headed out on our much anticipated winter adventure. My brother, sister, and myself had been planning this winter day trip for a few months. I live in the north and invited these two flat-landers from the big city

Story by Jane I have been working with the medicine of Turtle for a few months now. The Turtle medicine within me is calling me to come out of my shell;  out of hiding from behind the layers of armor I created to “protect” myself. The medicine of Turtle is calling me to move from

Guest Post by Salomeh Ghaffari, Collective Circle Member, Retreat Attendee & Mentor “By what right?” was the question that kept repeating itself in my ears, after our January CCSS Collective ‘Hearts and Souls’ conference call. The preparation journey of our call to, “Clear our soul pathways keeping the gateways of our hearts open and flowing”,

by Martha Lucier, CCSS Founder & Circle Member A voice within my own heart calls to me.  I follow the voice each step on the Soul pathway, even though I don’t really know where it leads, or why I have been called; even though the voices around me, might question, seed doubt or plant fear.