The Year of the Yang Fire Horse is ruled by the heart, which is associated with 11am-1pm, the high noon part of the day. Our heart really is akin to that of horse energy: it works fast and hard, although with great efficiency when healthy. If we overdo it physically for too long, or are greatly misaligned in our mind for prolonged periods, we can experience adverse reactions, whether that’s anxiety, heart palpitations, or something more serious like a stroke or heart attack.

If you have known me for a while you know that I’m crazy about Parasite Cleansing. And if you’re just getting to know me, I want to share why it’s so important. First and foremost, everyone has parasites. It’s gross to think about for some of us I know. However, they live symbiotically with us, and are needed, as they actually are eating some of the toxins in our body. Too many can hinder us, and while we can’t expect to get rid of all of them and wouldn’t want to, we do want to cleanse twice a year to get more of them out and bring back balance. 

I am still in awe of our Wild Sovereign Retreat campout. I’m so grateful for this community. The thing that keeps me in this feeling of reverence and amazement is the intention each of you came with to practice in a sacred container of nervous system reset experiences in sobriety for the whole weekend!! And Ripple Ranch, I’m so grateful for this beautiful and precious land! We were all working to grow in our own ways, as well as leaning into community, to presence, and noticing. It was beautiful.

It started during Covid. Literally, right before the lock downs. Were we truly in lockdown? Wow. Crazy when you think about the control that was put on us. Anyways, I was blessed to go back to Costa Rica for a second retreat to the beautiful Imiloa Retreat Center. When I’m in Costa Rica, I feel the most high vibe I’ve ever been. The beauty of nature is breathtaking. There are blue butterflies dancing about, and you’re in the greenest lushest paradise ever. Imiloa makes all ayurvedic and plant-based meals that are gorgeous and absolutely delicious so your body and mind are aligned. You get to spot frogs, lizards, and look out from our hilltop retreat center to the ocean in the distance. Tranquil moments surround you. So while I was there doing mindful movement every morning, eating well, resting at times, and then enjoying playful community upleveling activities, I saw all that is and was possible for me in my career and life. 

NIA. It’s the first healing form as a dance form that healed and moved stagnant emotions out of me, allowing me to cry and release. While this morning I didn’t have tears to release, we danced Britta’s ‘Ocean’ dance that she choreographed and created and I was on the verge of crying several times from the love of feeling like I was in the ocean, and the desire to protect earth.

Nothing is a waste. I too started something that I worked on for nearly 4 years, and then felt like I threw it away. I knew it wasn’t a waste of my time, but I did hold onto shame about this for many years. In fact, it was only a few years ago that I finally let go of all my shame around it.