Stories from The River Runs Through
Coffee. Creativity. Ceremony. The land. Becoming.
And the occasional story about something I probably should have known better than to attempt.
There are stories about the things we make, the things we inherit, the things that surprise us, and the things that change us.
Come wander awhile.
Getting Reacquainted with Mother Earth
There are times when we realize—quietly, or all at once—
that we have drifted.
From the body.
From the seasons.
From the steady, patient presence of the earth beneath us.
Nothing dramatic had to happen.
Life simply moved quickly.
Attention moved outward.
And somewhere along the way, the relationship softened.
Getting reacquainted with Mother Earth is not about doing it right.
It is about remembering how to be in relationship again.
The Power of Gratitude, Especially When Life Feels Hard
Gratitude can sound like a luxury when you are overwhelmed, grieving, exhausted, or simply doing your best to get through the day. In difficult seasons, it may even feel dismissive, like you are being asked to “look on the bright side” when what you really need is to be seen in the truth of what is happening.
But real gratitude is not pretending everything is fine. It is not bypassing pain. It is a steady, practical way to stay connected to what is still true, still supportive, and still alive inside you, even when life is heavy.
Gratitude does not erase hardship. It helps you meet it with more steadiness.
How Shamanic Practices Can Help You See Beyond the Ego
The ego is not “bad.” It is a protective identity structure built from experiences, roles, and survival strategies. The problem is that it can become the loudest voice in the room, convincing you that your thoughts, defenses, and stories are the full truth of who you are…