Ever since I was a child, I felt a connection to something that was both deep inside me and also present in everything in the universe. I have come to understand that each of us is a spark of the Infinite that is having a human, animal, plant, mineral, star, etc. experience.

I had my daughter late in life. And one thing I realized within her first two years was that being her mother was going to be one of the greatest efforts of my life. Raising my daughter is part of my purpose and a core life lesson: learn, embody, demonstrate and learn to receive unconditional love in a family setting. Being her mama requires that I remain present and aware when I am with her, because she watches and absorbs every single word, thought, and action I put out.

My travels as a kid took us all over the United States (Hawaii, California, the East Coast) and to Okinawa, Japan. I hated moving so much at the time, but later appreciated the maturity and perspective it gave me on the diversity and beauty in different cultures, humanity, and nature. Moving also laid for me the foundation of introspection, adaptability, self-reliance, and being observant.

As a kid, I wanted to be a figure skater, but never lived near an ice rink. So, I roller skated everywhere - to school, in my cul de sac - as much as possible. Many years later and living near multiple ice rinks, I took up ice skating at age 52. Every single time I step on the rink, I have to conquer fear. I also feel supreme gratitude that, after years of burnout, I have the energy for such a deceptively hard sport. Mostly, the little girl in me gets giddy when she remembers what it feels like to fly.

Permaculture Designer, a.k.a. grower, urban wildlife habitat manager, food forest advocate, nature’s observer. It is my joy to mentor others in how to create spaces that mimic nature’s intelligence. My urban yard serves multiple purposes - not only is it appealing to the eye, it is also a habitat for wildlife, sequesters carbon dioxide and water runoff, and provides various fruits, nuts, herbs, flowers, seeds, and vegetables for my human and animal family.

“Healer” is not a title I gave myself, but is one that was given to me. Since I was a child, I intuitively knew ways to help others feel better. Depending on the day or situation, I am a spiritual counselor, Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor or Nutritionist, Reiki master, meditation teacher, keen listener, advocate, peace maker, kisser of “boo boos,” or writer.

My superpower is helping others to see their potential and light.

I started knitting a few years ago as a way to channel excess creative energy, while relaxing (and make some neat clothes). Knitting teaches me patience and non-attachment to outcomes, especially when I have to unravel and re-knit weeks or months of work.