Spring Equinox Renewal Of Life

Written by Karen Scheel

In part, the “medicine wheel” and its associated rites demonstrates the cyclical changes of nature in our physical and spiritual world. There are four seasons that most every culture and faith has honored since the beginning of time. In the teachings of the medicine wheel, the Vernal (spring) Equinox beginning on March 20th signifies the light springing from the darkness bringing the resurrection -  a rebirth – the renewal of life. Continue Reading »»

ME (A Poem)

Written by Karen Scheel

Moving through the things of nature
Where reality exists outside of logic
With no concepts to help define
What cannot Continue Reading »»

The North Speaks

Written by Karen Scheel

sweat-lodgeThe Inipi or “Sweat Lodge” as they are most commonly called is a sacred ceremony still used by Native Americans today, which utilizes the four primary elemental powers of the universe. Sweat lodges exist within most every culture and serve many purposes, but among the Native Americans, the Inipi is a place of spirit Continue Reading »»