I wanted to honor the indigenous cultures that took me in and transformed me. So, I named my blog Pickled Roots – a space where I can preserve and pay homage to the roots of our modern world.
Whether creating books and workbooks or contributing articles to journals, Pickled Roots inspires, guides and nurtures leaders like you.
In my blog, you will find sage wisdom, practical inspiration and gifts that will assist you in your leadership journey.
In addition to my blog, my articles: Leadership as Service created in 2002; and Sacred Crossroads, Race and Yoga, published by UC Berkley in 2017; witness the personal stories that grew into my current thought leadership and operating philosophy. And coming soon are two new books – Wisdom Traditions and the Essence of Leadership and The Work Journey. Visit us often to immerse yourself in wisdom and inspiration.
As We Go, So Do The Ancestors
I had a vision. There were faces. Loving. Supportive, and strong faces encircling me as I sat in surrender and peace. Looking into the eyes of my Guides, I was reminded that I am supported and that my life has a great purpose. And with that acknowledgement, the vision faded. [...]
Healing is Ceremony
Recall the last time you or someone you know was experiencing a healing crisis. You know, some illness that sent them to bed for a week or perhaps to the hospital for days at a time. Our frequent images include medicine bottles, sterile walls, doctors in white jackets, and the [...]
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Sincere Thanks
If ever I am reminded of the importance of preserving indigenous culture, it is on the American holiday we call Thanksgiving. Without context, it is certainly wonderful to gather with family and friends to share laughter, food, and love. And certainly taking time to discuss the things for which we [...]
Nature – The Foundation of Indigenous Wisdom
I heard Brian Weiss say "All of nature is resurrection." Truth rings clearly in this statement. Leaves released from autumn trees transform to create rich soil for spring's plants and flowers. Dead insects follow a similar process in which they decompose in the soil, but later, plants benefit from the [...]
Spirals of Change
Anyone who knows me well knows that I am in awe of spirals. I write about them in my poetry. I reference them constantly. For me, the spiral is a symbol of learning, living, and transformation. It is no surprise then, that with all of the recent attention on the [...]
One
Pickled Roots began because of my desire to share the common thread of truth, knowledge, and love that I’d witnessed in many seemingly different cultures and communities. Today, I am struck deeply by the reality of knowing and accepting that the common thread does actually exist and for me, is [...]
Spiritual Healing — Is it All in Your Mind?
Oprah's most recent Oprah's Next Chapter interview was about John of God, a spiritual healer in Brazil who conducts sacred healings. I first heard of John of God many years ago when exploring ALL that the "alternative" spiritual world had to offer. I recall hearing about the power of love, [...]
Happy New Year
New Year’s Eve evokes many visions. Friends, partying, joy, food, laughter. Mine was filled with a gentle excitement filled with laughter, smiles, and prayers. But after the celebration waned and all was quiet, I pondered the energy of peace. I awoke this morning in the same spirit that I went [...]
