Many years ago I encountered a boundary issue with a friend. The experience was upsetting to both of us and while it did not permanently damage our friendship, it was big enough that it got my attention. Naturally, I blamed him for failing to recognize my boundaries and my response seemed disproportionate to the circumstances. We both felt … [Read More...] about Setting Boundaries: On Being Unfuc*withable
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What Does it Mean to Come to the Fire?
My eyes pop open in the hours before dawn as though a dim voice has spoken plainly into my ear, “Time to get up. Come to the fire.” I swing out of bed and whisper to my wife, Carin, who is still asleep, “I’m going to the fire.” I quietly get dressed, drink ½ a cup of coffee, and head out the door with a medicine bag over my shoulder. “Come to … [Read More...] about What Does it Mean to Come to the Fire?
Spiritual Altars
An altar reflects beauty: flowers, candles, photos, art, a rosary, a braid of sweetgrass, arranged in a particular way. An artistic presentation of your own design at home or office, a reflection of something personal, heartfelt, and sacred. As a chiropractor, I had altars everywhere in my office, in the reception area and treatment rooms, on … [Read More...] about Spiritual Altars