Every time I had one of these nightmares, I wrote it down. I journaled about my feelings and experiences, tugging on the underlying beliefs and destructive thoughts that were keeping me from expressing my true nature until they gave way.

both a sense of the sacred to guide our practice, as well as tools to anchor our work.

down. You might start by asking yourself, “What is a car?” Asking about the basic function of a familiar object like a car might seem silly, but defining it can be incredibly illuminating.

We need to start asking what they want and need from us.

The invitational field we are creating is a form of prayer—it is the starting point for all sacred connection. You can think of it as clearing an emptiness for magic to descend into your life, a sacred enclosure for the holy to enter. Whether you are listening to an elder’s story, comforting a person in grief, learning how to track an octopus, or

“power among” is a horizontal distribution of influence. It recognizes all members as necessary to the group’s success, and power flows in all directions, making leadership flexible and more complex. Like a forest is an intricate network of reciprocal relationships, we too can thrive in cooperative power.

divinity who is instrumental in the creation and upkeep of

advice giving rarely has the power that holding presence does. When we carry the perspective that the dreamer knows best, then our energy goes into recognizing the dream’s authority, insights, and unique beauty. In this way, everyone receives wisdom.

Our job is to come into conversation with that desire, uncomfortable as it may be.