I arrived on the Medicine Path in 2011 after I was raped. I was twenty-three and was consequently blindsided by confusion, shame, depression, somatic dissociation, and disconnection from my intuition. Thankfully, Great Spirit guided me to find my way to a group of sisters. They were willing to help me pick myself up by my bootstraps and begin my healing. … Read More
Episode 27: Hoop Teachings with Sweet Medicine
Today Sweet Medicine Nation is joining us to share about the Hoop Teachings of her lineage. Haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rise-collective-podcast/id1252328415
Lack of time is a myth
Most people think that they don’t have time for what they want to do, but lack of time is a myth.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀I understand why it’s easy to buy in to the idea that there’s not enough time. Everyone says it and we live in a culture that’s constantly busy. It’s easy to put self care at the bottom of your list … Read More
How big tech is making us into a hypocrites and what to do about it
Early last year a friend pointed out a way in which I was being a hypocrite. I agreed with her. The conversation led me to a self exploration process that helped me uncover a treasure trove of additional hypocrisies that I had previously unintentionally ignored because they were painful and challenging to reconcile. (I’m working on writing about that whole … Read More
Don’t make a new year’s resolution. Do this instead…
Most people think that January 1st is the time to make a new year’s resolution, set their goals and intentions for the year, and have total clarity on what the year ahead “should” look like. But that might be the biggest myth when it comes to “goal setting” or “productivity.” I understand how it’s easy to follow that doctrine. Everyone … Read More
Wise women choose alternative paths
It’s a rare person who is not conditioned by society. Most internalize what we are told throughout our lives: We are not good enough. We need makeup to be pretty. We need a certain face, a certain body, a certain job, a certain amount of money in the bank to be good enough. There’s nothing wrong with any of those … Read More
Why I chose home birth
I’ve been meaning to share more about my experience becoming a mama because it’s been a huge turning point in my identity and in my life. Here’s one aspect of it—how and why I chose home birth. I’ve been a birth doula since 2016, so I have lots of experience supporting women through pregnancy and birth. For me, my own … Read More
Why Light Workers Need to Prepare for Heavy Lifting
By Angela Kaufman Congratulations, Light Worker! You’ve been called to embrace being ‘spiritual.’ You’ve awakened to a path of infinite possibilities, committed to realizing your full potential and manifesting your dreams. You’ve decided to raise your vibration, take Yoga classes, meet your Spirit Guides and be open hearted and compassionate toward others. Your timing is impeccable. The Shadow of ourselves, … Read More
What do you do when your goals are not materializing?
Often people ask me what to do when their goals are not materializing. What comes to mind when someone asks me this is that they may be thinking that their goal is something that they want to “manifest.” I definitely believe in the power of manifestation, and I also believe that we need to do the work and show up … Read More