Today I honor a beautiful healer who I’ve had the privilege of working and playing with for several years. Leah Hansen is a practitioner with magic hands and incandescent energy. There aren’t many massage therapists I know who can foray the realm between earth and spirit, but Leah manages to do just that. She is … More Shout-Out to Leah Hansen, Dosha Healer
This time last year, I launched this site with the intention of honoring some of the incredible people in my life. This time this year, I’ve got something else delicious in store! … More December Generosity, the 2017 Edition: Shout-Outs and Love Letters!
Intention: wellness for both mind and body. From tummy, to feet, to sinuses, to our thoughts! All parts of our body and spirit deserve care and R&R; I’d go so far as to say we have an obligation to carve out time to experience deep and soul-nurturing pleasure. Traveling is admittedly hard on a body … More Travels, Day 6: Bagan
Generosity can look like a lot of different things. Heck, the world itself can look like a lot of different things! I became acutely aware of both of the above when zipping up my suitcase in Portland, and making the long trek to Myanmar. It was the furthest I’ve ever been from home — a … More A New Chapter of Generosity
Anyone who’s seen Jackie walk onto a stage knows he’s special, immediately. He is an absolutely mesmerizing performer, from that first eager stride and crinkled-eye smile, to his exultant and triumphant final chord where he often, as his sister lovingly coins it, “goes airborne.” Jackie’s been sitting on my list of people to chronicle for … More Star Spotlight 31: Jackie
My friend Mel is a miracle. I knew I was going to like Mel from the moment I met her. This was surprising to me, as Mel isn’t necessarily the type of person that I’d generally gravitate toward. But Mel has a magnetic pull that to me is distinctive, compelling, intriguing, and irresistible. She has … More Star Spotlight 29: Mel
I really, really, really admire Lyla. First of all, I think she’s absolutely beautiful. Yeah, part of this is physical, but most of it is what radiates from her heart center. I haven’t explored around in her inner terrain, but I’m convinced there’s a stunning landscape full of iridescent colors, textures, and tinsel and blinky … More Star Spotlight 28: Lyla
Ari. Wow. What a man. I feel a strong kinship with Ari. We are both born under an Aries sun, which grants each of us a fierce and fiery side. However, it’s not just this fire that we share — it’s also a connected and soulful sense of being; a playfulness and generosity; a deep … More Star Spotlight 27: Ari
Kendra just happens to be one of the most amazing women I know. The fact that she shares a birthday with me is the most delicious icing on the cake that represents our friendship. It’s not just a friendship cake, though — it’s a sisterhood cake. I’m not usually one for sweets, but I’ll always … More Star Spotlight 25: Kendra
I grew up with many sisters — sisters by blood and birth, sisters by choice and chance. Sisters who have formed a tribe of women in my life, and helped me feel supported and strong even when I’m struggling. Until recent years, there weren’t many men that I’d put in this “inner circle” category. At … More Star Spotlight 24: Jeff
