Tag: autumn

• Dreaming

  The weather has turned damp and chilly, with the temperature only in the mid-fifties. A couple of days ago the first Titmouse of the season landed on the garden fence and looked into our window with that classic  “Why is the feeder empty?” look. Fall has certainly arrived! A few nights ago I dreamt about…

  Michael Watson PhD

  September 14, 2014

  Climate Change, First Nations, Healing, Shamanism

  autumn, climate change, Dreaming, Shamanism

• The Spirit of South Wind

  Yesterday, Grandfather South Wind blew strongly for much of the day. In the evening Jennie and I packed a picnic and headed for the lake. Jennie had noted that we would not have many more opportunities for our beloved picnics this year, so off we went. When we arrived at the lake the South Wind…

  Michael Watson PhD

  September 10, 2014

  Nature, Shamanism, Teaching

  autumn, South Wind, spirits

• In the Presence of Good People

  This evening our neighborhood gathered for our yearly picnic. The evening was cool, the sunset golden, and the mosquitoes held off til deep twilight. The lake was perfectly still, deep blue, and just slightly reflective of the fiery clouds that lay atop the mountains. Around 7:30 the full moon rose over the hill and rooftops,…

  Michael Watson PhD

  September 7, 2014

  First Nations, Nature, Social issues, Stories

  autumn, community, Fire, stories

• On Moving

  Early in September we were informed we must move our office to make room for the construction of a new micro-brewery. (Vermont leads the country in micro-breweries per capita!) Our current location has been our much-loved place of business for the past four years. After a hectic search and major renovation to our new space,…

  Michael Watson PhD

  October 27, 2013

  Psychotherapy, Shamanism, Stories

  autumn, moving, seasons, Shamanism