In the world of finance, the denominator effect is something that happens when a portion of your overall portfolio decreases dramatically in value, which causes the rest of your holdings to increase as a greater percentage of your total portfolio. Essentially, something that was meant to occupy a certain amount of space could suddenly appear to take up a much larger share of the whole.

The first time I consciously heard the voices of my ancestors was over 25 years ago. I was playing percussion to accompany my college African dance class, when I heard a clear and distinct chorus of voices.

I don’t think it’s a coincidence that some of the most powerful healers I know have had very complicated maternal relationships.

Full moons are an optimal time to release what no longer serves you. Today’s full moon + partial lunar eclipse in the mystical and creative water sign of Scorpio brings us a beautiful opportunity to let go of those aspects of the ego that try to keep you stuck in the illusion of “safety.”

Last weekend, I had the pleasure of meeting a wise and radiant elder who told me that, in her youth in northern India, they would have gatherings with a great number of brass Himalayan signing bowls and that these sound meditations would last for hours. This was a beautiful reminder that sound medicine is nothing new, although it’s now gaining a broader audience in western wellness practices.

Part of the gift of working in the healing arts, is the opportunity to gain a broader perspective on this journey we call life. And I’ve seen so much unnecessary suffering resulting from feelings of not belonging or not conforming to some generally accepted category of x, y, or z.

Reiki is a gentle healing technique that helps you to bring your mind, body, spirit, and emotions back into balance. It’s sometimes described as an “energetic massage”—the difference is that you’re fully clothed and, instead of physical manipulation, the focus is on the flow of energy throughout your body.

Over the month of March, I trained the entire staff of an NYC public elementary school on mindfulness—it’s benefits, impact on the brain and body, and ways to incorporate simple—yet massively impactful—practices into your day. My intention was to sow and nurture the seeds of mindfulness throughout the school community.

I’ve never considered myself a particularly confident person. If anything, for the majority of my life, most people would probably perceive me as being fairly timid.

So much can happen while you’re in flight.

My little family and I were called to visit Argentina this week. Although in these past few years, my adventuring has been focused on the journey within—through the akashic records, reiki, and sound healing—I deeply appreciate the unique energy and multi-sensorial delights of this new (to me) land.

Most of us are led to believe that we must embark on some form of hero’s journey in order to find true love. And that if we have the courage to face external challenges, we’ll be rewarded with a partnership that ends in happily ever after.

I’ve always been fascinated by symbols, patterns, and interpretation. I remember as a kid buying a book about how to read Egyptian hieroglyphics. It was too complicated for me, but I did eventually learn how to read, write, and speak Mandarin Chinese, which contains a deep and delightful wealth of beauty and wisdom in its linguistic patterning and symbology.

When I first moved to New York City over 20 years ago, I lived in five different apartments over the course of five years. Each time I moved, I intuitively knew that it was important to energetically cleanse the home.

As we approach the darkest night of the year, you might pause and reflect on all of the growth you’ve experienced since the last Winter Solstice.

Would it be heretical to say that my autoimmune diagnosis was one of my greatest teachers?

The people closest to me know that I’m a voracious learner—constantly reading, listening, observing, and studying—both formally and informally. Inspired by my rich cultural heritage, for the last 25 years or so I’ve been drawn to learning about diverse spiritual traditions of Africa, the Americas, and Asia.

Last weekend I was chatting with a dear friend and got to thinking about the difference between the rock concert I’d attended the previous night and a sound bath.

This time of year feels so ripe for leaning in to ancestral sagacity. Even if you’ve never met a single one of your ancestors, their wisdom is available to you for guidance.