I received this stunning image and these wonderful comments regarding my latest podcast from the same person. I had to share it.
“Dear Alex,
I just spent some time with your podcast and with the transcript on your blog and both affirm the truth of...

I received this stunning image and these wonderful comments regarding my latest podcast from the same person. I had to share it. 


“Dear Alex,

I just spent some time with your podcast and with the transcript on your blog and both affirm the truth of your beauty and goodness. What came through so profoundly on the podcast was your sincere care and compassion both for your friend caring for his mom in her illness and for your friend who had put such hope in the doctor that could help him with his foot. It is clear that you let your heart lead you in the podcast  that may have deviated from the transcript but that was definitely Spirit lead! The challenge to breathe, to cry and to create in the midst of our personal struggle and darkness so needs to be heard. 

Although my heart breaks that separation form the Church and formal religion has caused an alienation from the Spirit for so many I am consoled that there are good and shall I say holy men like yourself calling others to reject the distance and detachment that is so much of our culture in favor of the support we can give to one another creating that place of loving compassion. You may get a chuckle from this but much of what you are sharing is at the heart of the message that Pope Francis is trying to give to the Church! Although I am not sure where he would land on sexual playfulness! 

I do need to spend some more time with the transcript on your blog - what touches me most upon the first read is the honesty with which you share about your own struggles - those times of fear and not feeling good about who you are or seeing the incredible gifts you have. It is comforting to know that none of us are alone in that struggle. Your care for your family member in his struggle again affirms the loving compassion which is so much a part of your work as a shaman and a healer. 

Thank you for the balance you are bringing into my life - for enlivening within me the connection of heart and soul - for the invigorating play that brings both peace and joy.”