Recent events in my country have brought me back to an important remembrance: Pain is a great motivator. Every time I’ve experienced intense pain I’ve awakened to important realizations. You may have heard that “Pain is a message”, as a...
“A Ghost Story” originally published in the 811 Magazine as my column “Wise Words from the Valley Shamama”, (c) Licia Berry 2007 Here we are at that time of year again! The kiddies are getting ready for Halloween, the days are shortening, and...
As a professional that regularly utilizes (and relies heavily) on my intuition, it is not unusual for me to receive information that is pertinent to my inner process as well as the larger collective of humanity. I was doing some inner work the other day, sitting...
I’m not a scholar on Christian holy days; I observe spiritual traditions that make sense to me, that have personal meaning to me. Until yesterday, Epiphany flew by unnoticed. The 12th day of Christmas, Epiphany is the oldest of the Christmas festivals and originally...
“I am not a victim. I am victorious.” -Jennifer Schuett A mini-screenplay written by Licia Berry, (c) 2009 Dark stage, a fire is in the center. (here introduce the Old WiseWoman, the Teller of Stories) Come round ye women, of old and of young To hear...
