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Grief as Prophecy: What Our Losses Are Trying to Tell Us
(Part 1 of 2) This two-part series explo res grief as sacred information rather than something to simply "get through." In Part 1, we'll look at what our personal and collective losses are trying to tell us. In Part 2, we'll explore how to work with grief as a teacher and guide toward healing. What if grief isn't something to get through, but something to listen to and to be guided by? Photo by Anthony Lim / Unsplash What can I say? We live in a culture that treats grief l

Rev. Marshall K Hammer
Oct 215 min read


Spiritual Rest: The Art of Doing Nothing
Sometimes life forces us to stop. Whether it's illness, heartbreak, or just the weight of everything finally catching up with us, there...

Rev. Marshall K Hammer
Jul 35 min read


Pride as Resistance: Why LGBTQIA2S+ Symbols Won't Save Trans Lives
Oh yeah, we see it every year. June rolls around and suddenly every corporate logo gets a rainbow makeover. Don't get me wrong—visibility...

Rev. Marshall K Hammer
Jun 65 min read


A Gentle Approach to Looking After Your Inner Child(ren)
With so much chaos surrounding us right now, I know that the little you inside might be totally freaking out. I've got a few inner kids,...

Rev. Marshall K Hammer
May 64 min read


Joy is Sacred; Joy is Resistance: Wisdom for Collective Care
You know that feeling when everything seems to be crumbling around you? When surreality is actually reality? When the weight of systemic...

Rev. Marshall K Hammer
Feb 45 min read


Reconnecting After Hurricane Helene: Reaching from the Mountains to Friends Near and Far
The rhythms of life in Western North Carolina shifted dramatically when Hurricane Helene swept through our mountain community this...

Rev. Marshall K Hammer
Dec 17, 20244 min read


Prayer for the Ones in the Times
May we mourn at any time we need without resistance or judgment. May our grief refresh and grow our rooted resilience. May our tears...

Rev. Marshall K Hammer
Nov 27, 20242 min read


A Healer's Guide: Project 2025 and Our Community 🌈✨
Okay, healers and helpers of the US! Let's Talk About Project 2025 (And Why It Matters) Policy stuff can be pretty confusing to me but I...

Rev. Marshall K Hammer
Nov 10, 20244 min read


Self-Love in the Age of Instagram: Breaking Free from Compare and Despair
Hi hi, Instagram scrollers and busy bees! Let's chat about something super important in our hyper-connected, always-on world: self-love....

Rev. Marshall K Hammer
Aug 30, 20243 min read


Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: A Love Letter to our Queer Lineage
I don't know about you, but sometimes I just have to stop, stop, STOP and take a moment to reflect on the incredible timeline of our...

Rev. Marshall K Hammer
Jun 28, 20244 min read


The Importance of Creating Inclusive, Affirmative Healing Spaces for LGBTQ+ Individuals
In today's landscape, creating inclusive and affirmative spaces for the LGBTQIA+ community, particularly in healing contexts, is an...

Rev. Marshall K Hammer
May 23, 20243 min read


Reclaiming Rest: The Radical Path to Healing and Renewal
Let's be serious—in our fast-paced, go-go-go world, the idea of rest often gets pushed aside in favor of productivity and constant...

Rev. Marshall K Hammer
May 2, 20243 min read


A Blessing for Tender Courage in Times of Upheaval
I woke up thinking I might could borrow a bit more strength. If I was a betting person, I would bet I'm not the only one. Are you feeling...

Rev. Marshall K Hammer
Mar 21, 20242 min read


How COVID Rocked the World of Reiki
The COVID-19 pandemic flipped our world upside down in so many ways - even shaking up the realm of health and wellness practices like...

Rev. Marshall K Hammer
Mar 14, 20243 min read


Reducing Stigma by Learning the Facts: Suicide Myth-Busting
Losing a loved one to suicide spurs countless questions around the “why” and “how”. In our search for answers, misunderstandings arise...

Rev. Marshall K Hammer
Feb 22, 20243 min read


No Valentine? No Problem! Self-Love Day is Every Day
Valentine's Day is over and you survived, hopefully without tossing your cookies or giving out any knuckle sandwiches. Now, it's time to...

Rev. Marshall K Hammer
Feb 15, 20244 min read


Embracing Collective Healing: Why It Matters for Today and Tomorrow
Image by Annette Meyer/Pixabay Collective healing is a powerful concept that goes beyond individual well-being, emphasizing the...

Rev. Marshall K Hammer
Jan 18, 20242 min read
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