WHO KNEW DOING SIMPLE CHORES BRINGS PEACE OF MIND…?!
The place I moved from last June, was affectionately known as “The Magic Box,” as it was literally a giant metal rectangular building with a huge roll top door. It was a lovely and [...]
CONCERNED ABOUT NOROVIRUS? WASH YOUR HANDS!
CONCERNED ABOUT NOROVIRUS ON TRAIL? WASH YOUR HANDS! I am not going to lie… We hikers are typically dirty, smelly, and gross out on the trail. Maintaining hygiene on the trail is challenging at the [...]
ARE YOU FANTASIZING ABOUT TREKKING IN NEPAL? HERE ARE SOME TIPS…
Proper etiquette and observing local customs while Trekking in the Enchanted Land of Nepal RESPECT THE LOCAL CULTURE: As in anywhere in the world, it is important to respect the local culture when visiting new [...]
NEW MOON IN LIBRA ECLIPSE MAGIC!
🌑🌟 New Moon in Libra Eclipse Magic! 🌟🌑 [Saturday, October 14th 1:54pm EST] Embrace the Cosmic Dance! As the cosmos prepares to unveil its celestial masterpiece this Saturday, we find ourselves on the cusp of [...]
HAPPY FULL MOON IN CAPRICORN!
Happy FULL MOON in Capricorn! [Monday, July 3rd, 2023, 7:38am EST] Drama may seem to rule these days, but please do not forget you are a magnificent being! There is an exciting path awaiting [...]
MAGIC ON THE FOOTHILLS TRAIL… Walking as a Sacred Path
I held the intention to walk the length of the Foothills Trail, present, and intuitively… choosing a place to camp each night based on how I felt and where I wanted to travel… feeling fully [...]
AWAKENING THE DIVINE FEMININE: SHE RISES! (CRYSTAL COAST, NC)
Collin Chambers & Connie Russell present: AWAKENING THE DIVINE FEMININE: SHE RISES! You are cordially invited to a full-day retreat of Feminine Mystery and Magic... to celebrate and summon the Divine Feminine Rising into her power! ...Enter the [...]
DO YOU REGULARLY GIVE YOURSELF PERMISSION TO RELAX?
Are you willing to give yourself permission to relax? The concept of “relaxation,” in these modern productivity-oriented times, has almost come to signify laziness, apathy, or lethargy to some. And although relaxation often implies the [...]
MUSINGS FROM RAMBLES IN THE WILDWOOD…
Today is the second time in a row that I have seen bears on my walk. Today, I stood there… in complete awe… watching the grace and ease with which she ambled along down the [...]
MAKING SMALL CHANGES THAT BRING BIG RESULTS: HABITS
[MAKING SMALL CHANGES THAT BRING BIG RESULTS: OUR HABITS! PART 1:] For many years it was my practice to get up early in the morning, perform my sacred rituals, meditations, and go on [...]
YAY! I AM OFFICIALLY A LEAVE NO TRACE MASTER EDUCATOR!
I am delighted to announce the completion of my Leave No Trace Master Educator Course! Since finishing my trainer course several years ago, I have contemplated furthering my Leave No Trace (LNT) education, and I [...]
HOW OFTEN DO YOU THINK ABOUT HOW YOU BRUSH YOUR TEETH?
How often do you think about how you brush your teeth? I don’t mean what kind of toothpaste you use or whether or not you use a toothbrush made of recycled yogurt containers. I mean [...]
RELEASING OUR RESISTANCE TO LIFE!
When I am “Walking as a Sacred Practice,” it is my custom to ask for guidance and clarity. I always receive the healing I request, but I know I am there to give the [...]
THE WALKING AS A SACRED PATH WILDERNESS RETREAT WAS A HUGE HIT!!
Combining the Magic of the WildWood and practical skills has been my goal for as long as I can remember. I have created my own version of "Leave No [...]
HONORING MOTHER EARTH ON “EARTH DAY!”
On Earth Day (this Friday, April 22nd), many think of groups coming together to clean up trails, pick up trash along the roadside, and participate in a myriad of other environmental service projects. (Yay!! Thank [...]
HONORING SACRED SITES…
Packing my backpack to walk the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu has me thinking ahead of how I want to present my being... my essence... to this ancient and mystical place. What kind of energy [...]
HAPPY SPRING EQUINOX 2022!
Happy Spring Equinox 2022!! It’s official! Spring is arriving this Sunday, March 20, 11:33am EDT As all things are coming into equality and balance, we are filled with hope for the upcoming season of warmth and rebirth. [...]
SELF LOVE… IT’S EASIER THAN YOU THINK!
One of my all-time favorite affirmations is, “I am so happy and grateful that I love and accept myself exactly as I am.” Sounds easy enough, right? The meaning of this simple statement took [...]
HOW TO CREATE SACRED SPACE: BUILDING AN ALTAR
Do you have an altar or a Sacred Space for your meditations and Sacred Practices? HOW TO CREATE SACRED SPACE: BUILDING AN ALTAR Altars have been used by humans in many religious ceremonies and sacred [...]
LEAVE NO TRACE PRINCIPLE #5: MINIMIZE CAMPFIRE IMPACT
Welcome to the Leave No Trace Video Series. Today we’re discussing Principle #5: Minimize Campfire Impact If you really want to Leave No Trace, use a camp stove instead of building a fire. But, [...]
WHAT IS WILDWOOD MAGIC?
What is Wildwood Magic? The Wild Wood is an enchanted place where we take our physical body for a simple walk in the woods and are, in turn, gifted with nothing less than a most [...]
A WALK IN THE WILDWOOD… [A COASTAL N.C. EVENT]
A Walk in the WildWood is an intimate, wilderness adventure complete with a powerful Fire Ceremony and homemade Chai in the enchanted forest… $47 per person *A half-day, Guided Walk in the WildWood, [...]
IMBOLC MEDITATION: MIDWAY FROM WINTER SOLSTICE TO SPRING EQUINOX
Happy Imbolc 2021! Imbolc, February 2nd, represents the time midway between Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox. Other names for Imbolc include Candlemas and St. Brigit’s Day, a celebration of the Celtic Goddess. It has [...]
ANYTHING CAN BE A SACRED PRACTICE!
ANYTHING CAN BE A SACRED PRACTICE! Some would call only specific spiritual disciplines a Sacred Practice, such as yoga, meditation, or other rituals. But in reality, any activity can become a Sacred Practice. By observing [...]
DO YOU HAVE A NEW YEAR RESOLUTION?✨
Well, here we are… another “New Year,” a “brand-new beginning,” a “clean slate”...and, of course, we are grateful to be here! But… “The New Year” (insert dramatic music here), and all the expectations and pressure, [...]
WESAK FULL MOON RITUAL
I invite you to participate in a Full Moon in Scorpio ritual, Thursday, May 7, 2020... This full moon is known as the Wesak full moon (pronounced wee-sack), which is also known as Buddha’s birthday. [...]
HAPPY VERNAL EQUINOX!
Aaahhhh, Spring has finally arrived! As all things are coming into equality and balance, we are filled with eternal hope for the season arising. On the equinox, the days and nights are equal for the [...]
WHY ARE RITUALS IMPORTANT?
Why are Rituals important? There are moments in life when it feels effortless to bow in gratitude for the grandeur of all life, while in other moments it takes trust and courage to choose the [...]