by Joni | Oct 21, 2016 | Challenges, Sanctuary Days, Self Care, Spirituality
My Dear Sister, I’m coming to you from the crucible of change. This last month has been a rigorous but exquisitely orchestrated journey through my mother’s final days, the celebration of her life and the new frontier of life with her absence. More recently, it’s felt...
by Joni | Jul 11, 2016 | Challenges, Claim Yourself, Sanctuary Days, Workshops and Events
My daughter and I are spending the week out of state with my aging parents. It was an unplanned trip spurred by a sobering diagnosis my mother just received. I’m here arranging care and ongoing supports and being reminded of what really matters. I’m watching my...
by Joni | May 17, 2016 | Sanctuary Days
“I know I can let go of past hurts. I know I can ride the wave of my emotions to a place called home – where my Truth is embraced and cherished – where my shadow is given a place at the table – where all of my parts and pieces may come...
by Joni | Oct 21, 2015 | Make Yourself a Priority, reclaim yourself, Sanctuary Days
A Reminder from the Great Mother of us All. “You and your body are a precious treasure- worthy of appreciation, care, respect and tenderness.” Just for a moment, see if you can appreciate how, complex, beautiful and miraculous your body truly is. It’s...
by Joni | Oct 7, 2015 | Challenges, Sanctuary Days
We’re in the heart of Autumn with the spaciousness of Summer a distant memory. For ages it was a time of harvest; of gathering the fruits of our labor; a time to fill up before the long winter. While I hope you’re enjoying a peaceful...
by Joni | Jul 15, 2015 | Sanctuary Days
How would you like to immerse yourself for a whole day and replenish, renew and remember what really matters to you in a circle of supportive women? Over the years I’ve discovered and come to rely on the power of unplugging – even for short...
