Dear Reader,
I hope you and your heart are navigating this crazy world with as much love, compassion, and kindness as you can muster, for yourself and for your community. That really does feel like what is needed most right now. I do not have any answers for what ails the world, but I know I feel most grounded when I stay close to what is in my immediate orbit: my family, my friends, my neighbors, and my life's work.
Speaking of my life's work, I have been moving through a big, sacred turning in my life and in my business. Some transitions ask us to fold back into ourselves for energy, for direction, for inspiration, and deep guidance. When we allow ourselves to listen for that quiet call, something beautiful begins to emerge.
Gosh, it felt so vulnerable taking the risk of slowing down. In a world that celebrates constant forward motion, achievement, and success, choosing to pause can feel like a risky thing. It asks for a deep trust in the unfolding and remembering that whatever (and whoever!) is waiting on the other side is exactly what is meant to remain.
So truly, thank you for staying Reader. You mean more to me than I can put into words.
During this creative pause, I took a gentle inventory of all the ways I could offer grief support and found myself simplifying ... and then simplifying some more. There is a kind of relief in remembering that we do not have to do everything at once. I am feeling so energized about what is taking shape as we turn toward summer. I will be offering Reiki for grief support, one to one private grief guidance, expanding local workshops and circles, and breathing new life into our virtual community that means so much to me!
For now, I simply wanted to reconnect on this beautiful May Day, Beltane, and share a glimpse of what is beginning to bloom. There is so much more to come.
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Free Mother's Day Grief Circle
May 7, 2026
The first Tender Hearts Free Grief Circle of the year, I welcome you to be with the grief you carry this Mother's Day. It's a tough one for many of us, and gathering in circle can make all of the difference. Light a candle, sink into reflection and journaling, and connect with others on this path.
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Interbeing Retreat
June 5-7, 2026
In collaboration with Laura Libby and others, we explore the light and shadows of joy at Silvae Spiritus Nature Retreat just north of the Twin Cities. Immerse yourself in the wilderness, as you explore new beginnings + the light and shadow of joy through soulful circles, rituals, workshops, and so much more!
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May Community Grief Circles at Healing Roots
May 12 + May 26, 2026
It is the joy of my life to offer grief circles in my local area and have been getting whispers of returning to weekly circles this summer.
Our circles are simple: we light a candle, turn our attention toward nature, and be with the grief we are carrying in a sacred circle of belonging.
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I hope you invite little flowers and a fire into your world today + this weekend (candles count!). This is such a special time mid-way between the Spring Equinox and the Summer Solstice.
If your heart is heavy today, know that you are not alone ... we're certainly not designed to grieve alone. Please reach out anytime. I would just love to hear from you!