Tag Archives: post traumatic stress

Love Heals All Wounds

Posted on May 1, 2012 by

As she was leaving the Santo Daime Ceremony, headed home to her children, the Head of the Church embraced me.  We had just had a Star Ceremony and Danced the Cruzerinho with Padrinho Alfredo leading the Work.  It was a … Continue reading →

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Judas Kiss the key to transformation

Posted on April 12, 2012 by

Keys open spaces.  They give us choices.  And choices build our reality, they create our world. Keystones are necessary to bridge a gap.  Masons use wedge-shaped stones at the top of an arch.  That stone locks all the other stones … Continue reading →

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Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close

Posted on February 9, 2012 by

Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close is a good way to describe the world of a young boy, whose father died in New York City’s 9/11 tragedy.  In the movie the boy, Oskar, tells us that he “has been tested for … Continue reading →

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The Daime and the Dark Angel

Posted on January 20, 2012 by

After a joyous week-long celebration in the Native American tradition, culminating in the peyote ceremony surrounded by loving family and friends, I followed up by attending a Santo Daime Work, a Concentration, the following Saturday night.  After drinking the Sacramental … Continue reading →

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Red Riding Hood and the Woodsman

Posted on July 14, 2011 by

In The Woodsman (2004) Kevin Bacon portrays a convicted child molester, who has recently been released from prison. The only apartment available is directly opposite a school. He is re-hired at the lumber company by the son of the previous … Continue reading →

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Healing the Inner Child

Posted on July 12, 2011 by

During the past few months I have been observing a young man in ceremony.  At first he was avoiding me and this behavior was strikingly different from his usually friendly and warm connections to others.  After a trip to South … Continue reading →

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It is never too late of apologize.

Posted on July 11, 2011 by

Little brother,  I remembered an incident when we were children I wanted to remind you of and apologize to you for my not having the courage to speak up and defend you, my younger brother.  Mom was in the hospital … Continue reading →

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Telling the Story, Healing the Trauma

Posted on February 3, 2011 by

“Why do you tell these stories of abusive patterns? How is this healing? Why talk about sexual experiences, when they make us feel uncomfortable? Shouldn’t we protect ourselves and our loved ones from contact with these persons who have these … Continue reading →

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The Blue Fox

Posted on November 27, 2010 by

My neighbor was watching some ducks sitting on the surface of a stream, when he noticed a fox across the way, eyes wide open and focusing on the duck dinner swimming beyond his grasp. The fox was watching the water … Continue reading →

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Smoking Meth

Posted on November 23, 2010 by

Smoking ganga and meth with one’s parents is a strange family custom, especially from age 5. Approaching the Holiday season always brings up old issues and memories. The Blue Fox was no exception. His marriage on the rocks, business chaotic, … Continue reading →

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