In the northern hemisphere, the dawn’s quiet glow arrives later and later, and the cool of night greets us earlier and earlier. As the calendar year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the liminal space between summer and winter, between light and dark.

Nonviolent communication is a process of deep inquiry and empowerment that helps us to be infinitely present and to meet people exactly where they are, not where we want them to be. It is also a process of self-awareness that helps us to identify and name our unmet needs, making more room for self-care and self-love, ultimately helping us to be healthier in every relationship we have.

Power animals are spiritual guides that come to us in animal form to support us, to protect us, and to lend us their wisdom and power.