Crystal wisdom for soulful living

Hello Reader. How are you today? . . . goodness, I've been exhausted since returning from Tucson. While my head has been full of inspiration, my body has needed a deep rest and reset. Isn't it interesting how quickly life can pull us off-center? . . . even when we are in the midst of doing something we deeply enjoy. Between the pace of the world, the news cycle, the to-do lists, and all of the decisions we make every day, our delicate nervous system quickly becomes overwhelmed, and we find...

Hello Reader. I am still buzzing from my time in Tucson. Wowza! This was the first time I experienced the desert in bloom. It felt lush. Can I say that about the desert? It feels a bit contrary, but goodness, the fresh growth, flowers, hummingbirds buzzing around, and a hint of moisture in the dry desert air felt just that: lush. I feel like the desert in bloom definitely set the tone for my time in Tucson . . . from deep presence, to genuine joy, and a bright, grounded energy throughout the...

Hello Reader. As you read this, I am jetting off for a couple of days in the Arizona sun and a full immersion in the Tucson gem show vibes. There’s something about the sunlight, dry warmth, and the hum of so many crystals together in one place . . . I can already feel the energy as I type. It has been 11 years since I last shopped the Tucson Gem Show, but the magic still lives in my heart. Goodness, I've missed this! Last week, after I finished recording today’s podcast episode, I realized...

Hello Reader. Goodness, I feel like I could begin this week's message just as I began last week and the week before . . . My heart is heavy. Perhaps you can relate. I feel like I stepped into this year with so much hope and a sense of possibility . . . And then our foundation has been shaken. This is a truly tender time . . . and somehow, it is also an awakening time. It feels odd, or perhaps even dishonoring of the tragedy and upheaval, to suggest we celebrate what is right and good. But...

Hello Reader. I’m thinking of you today . . . with so much love in my heart. This is a tender time. As we navigate turbulent and changing energy (both close to home and across the world), the capacity of our hearts is being stretched. Our hearts are being asked to hold so much . . . yet beneath all that we see, a collective energy of divine love and deep, heart-centered wisdom is awakening. Tap in. Welcome it. Receive it. Yes, it is meant for you. This January, our crystal allies are...

Hello Reader. If you’re feeling the weight of the world right now, you’re not alone. Many of us are feeling very tender-hearted this week. With friends in the Twin Cities and across the country, the intensity of the collective energy feels close. Today I am shaking up my weekly podcast episode and sharing a short guided meditation . . . from my heart to yours. This meditation calls in our two January crystal allies for connection, insight, and messages. Rhodochrosite — love courageously. love...

Hello Reader. I’m popping in to share something that feels simultaneously edgy and adventurous . . . This spring, I’m hitting the road (I LOVE roadtrips!). I’ll be traveling from Green Bay, WI to Boston, MA to speak at The Inspired Life Women’s Weekend of Love, Light & Laughter on April 11–12 . . . and I’m planning to turn the journey there into a mini tour. Along the way, I’d love to see you. I’m imagining a handful of stops for fun, meaningful, and intimate gatherings. Everything from...

Hello Reader. Happy 2026. How is your year beginning? I’ve been easing in with quiet mornings, a little journaling, and creating a crystal grid on the floor of my crystal room (it's ginormous and catches the morning moonlight). This year is opening with a very different feel, yet I notice that I am hesitant to name it . . . I feel like I want to stand in the year, walk in its energy, and dance in its light before truly naming it . . . That said, clear quartz, our ally for the year, is making...

Hello Reader. On this eve of the full moon, the first full moon of 2026, I find myself in a quiet place of gratitude and reflection. Thank you for all of the beautiful ways our lives have journeyed together. I am deeply grateful. As I linger within this quiet space, I find myself drawn into sacred practice, gathering up a collection of crystals and stones that reflect the winter-season crystal allies. I placed them in the window, where tonight they can soak up the moonlight and be energized...

Hello Reader. During the summer of 2020, amidst covid lockdowns, Chris and I hit the road, camping in the Black Hills of SD and the Upper Peninsula of MI. I felt wonderfully nourished by these sacred places, but something deeper was missing . . . I missed sacred community. I longed for a steady space to connect, to sit in practice with like-hearted souls, and to hold a bigger vision for humanity. It was such a pivotal time. We were all standing at a threshold. Beneath the hope that life might...