We often get the question - "Is it ok to smudge my cat, dog, horse, turtle, monkey, etc..."The answer might surprise you.We've been spending a ton of time hanging out with our horse herd lately. They have gifted us with some incredible insights about the subtle energy of working with animals.In this short video I share best practices when smudging animals and the answer is not what you might think...Blessings to you and your four-legged tribe,Chris JUNIPERMIST Sedona ArizonaPS: Our bay gelding has some serious positive energy. Watch him lick me!
When Health Becomes Everything It's easy to get caught up in the wheel of life. We roll down the road pursuing common goals of family, work, and fulfillment. Our to-do lists pile up and we dilligently cross of the tasks. We try to keep focused on what's important, which often manifests as earning more money, having more fun, being of service and finding our purpose. It all makes sense, and you feel like you're getting somewhere until WHAM! Your health fails. It happened to me around Christmas last year. I usually thought of myself as strong, fit, and capable. On any given day, I might ride my bike twenty miles over rocky, mountainous terrain, hunt bull elk deep in the...
Do you know what your purpose is?You are here for a reason. You are here to serve the world with your unique gifts and talents. You’re here to do work that only you can do, and in a way that only you can do it.But do you know what that work is?Why are you here?What is your calling? Many people in the spiritual community fret over this. They worry they aren’t on track. They feel they need to discover their purpose before life can feel meaningful.Many people have big dreams of doing big things but feel small and insignificant in their daily lives. They believe that one day when they find that special thing, hidden passion, or meaningful pursuit,...
Jeremiah and I recently explored a magical cave here in Sedona. It was several hundred yards deep and filled with ancient wisdom. Every time we are blessed with a sacred place like this, we bring our drums and flutes. There is nothing as enchanting and healing as the feeling of sound waves resonating against red rock walls and reverberating through our being. The ancestral rhythms wash away any fatigue and stress and fill us with pure presence. Sound has been used as a healing tool for centuries, and for good reason. The vibrations from sound have a direct impact on the body and mind, and can be used to promote relaxation, reduce stress and anxiety, and even alleviate physical...
Last night was the Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year.The red rock desert has been dry, thirsty, and choked with dust for many months.I've felt her suffering more deeply than ever this year. As the animals roam the land in search of a refreshing drink, and the plants stretch to the heavens desperate for a cooling shower, I feel their need as if it were my own.When we connect to nature, we can't help but experience this type of kinship with the creatures that live outside of walls and doors. They are not as lucky as we are, with our deep-drilled wells, electric pumps, and abundantly stocked grocery stores to fall back on. So deep into the darkest night, I...
