by Gerry Starnes | Mar 1, 2026 | Seasons
From its winter sleep the earth is awoken, The cycle of nature, true and unbroken. The promise of spring, of life, a new start, To fill you with faith in mind, body and heart. The perfect wheel of nature keeps spinning, With proof that an ending, is just the...
by Gerry Starnes | Jan 31, 2026 | Uncategorized
A gift from Bill the Storyteller (for Mom 1927-2025) Origin Story A Christian once asked me, “Do you know where you’re going after you die?” I responded, “I’m not going anywhere.” It seemed to throw him off. The dominant monotheisms...
by Gerry Starnes | Jan 15, 2026 | Self Care
On January 14, 2026, we held a special circle on how to ease anxiety in our everyday lives. Nate first had each attendee choose a stone, which would be their connection to Mother Earth, who will always gladly receive what we wish to be rid of. He then directed...
by Gerry Starnes | Jan 1, 2026 | Seasons
Gerry Starnes shares this article with us this month about Preparation. From Returning Light to Preparing the Ground December’s returning light does not arrive all at once. It comes gradually, almost imperceptibly. Past the Winter Solstice, the light of longer days...
by Gerry Starnes | Dec 18, 2025 | New to Journeying, Shamanism
Through my own journey-work and experience, and from the many teachings by some wonderful mentors, I have developed the following simple description for giving blessings. This is written to allow for a wide variety of beliefs and practices to use in whatever way fits,...
