by Jessie Cross | Aug 23, 2026 | Meditation
A no-fluff guide to mindfulness, body scan, mantra, walking, visualization, loving-kindness, and Spirit Walking If you read my last post, you know I have opinions about the “empty your mind” thing. (The quick version: Most people can’t, and you...
by Jessie Cross | Aug 15, 2026 | Meditation
Quieting your mind was never the assignment. Here’s the real one…and the practices that might actually better fit how your brain works. I hear this one constantly. From clients, from friends, from strangers at parties once they find out what I do. “I...
by Jessie Cross | Aug 14, 2026 | Meditation
The one myth about meditation that stops almost everyone before they start Humor me for a sec. Close your eyes and picture a lemon. Not a photo of one. A real one that you grabbed at the grocery sore or picked off a tree. Just imagine it. The bright yellow skin. The...
by Jessie Cross | Apr 18, 2025 | Animal Medicine, Meditation
Here comes Spring! And the ancient memory of rising again. Can you feel it in your bones? I know I can. In mythology, few symbols capture this truth as powerfully as the phoenix. A radiant bird of fire that dies, burns, and is reborn from its own ashes. This archetype...
by Jessie Cross | Apr 17, 2025 | Meditation, Plant Medicine
Why Connect with the Spirit of Teasel? Teasel isn’t a plant that whispers. It stands tall, spiny, and sovereign. It’s unmistakable in the landscape and unforgettable in its energetic medicine. Underneath its armored appearance lies a deep intelligence....
by Jessie Cross | Apr 6, 2025 | Energy Medicine, Grounding, Meditation
Anyone else feeling a little overwhelmed by the state of the world? This easy grounding meditation is designed to help you find your center, feel more grounded and balanced, and recharge. What is grounding? Grounding (or earthing) is a simple but powerful practice...
by Jessie Cross | Mar 30, 2025 | Animal Medicine, Dieties + Spirits, Meditation, Owl Medicine
In the stillness of mindful breath, you can find a doorway to the wisdom of the divine. Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom and strategic clarity, and her sacred owl, symbol of insight and inner vision, offer profound guidance for those seeking truth and balance....
by Jessie Cross | Jul 4, 2023 | Lunar, Meditation
July 3, 2023 marks the full moon. It’s known as the Buck Moon. This moon is also a super moon, which means that it’s much closer to earth than normal. So if you feel its influence more than normal, it’s not just you! This is around the time of year when bucks...
by Jessie Cross | Jun 22, 2023 | Meditation
by Jessie Cross | Dec 17, 2019 | Meditation, Ritual
Celebrated on December 17, shortly before the Winter Solstice, Saturnalia is the ancient Roman festival dedicated to the god Saturn. What is Saturnalia? This post looks at a brief history of Saturnalia, the symbolism of Saturn, and different ways you can honor the...
by Jessie Cross | Dec 14, 2019 | Animal Medicine, Meditation, Owl Medicine
Owl is a messenger of magic, inner light, and exploration. One of my favorite bird totems, I know I’m in for a wild ride when an owl shows up in our yard. Let’s talk about Owl Totem meaning. I’ve included a simple meditation at the end of this post...
by Jessie Cross | Dec 12, 2019 | Lunar, Meditation, Ritual
FULL MOON IN GEMINI READING + MEDITATION–Bright blessings for the last full moon of the decade! December 2019 (and the last 10 years, for that matter) is going out with a bang! As the end of the year approaches, things feel like they’re speeding up! (Can I...
by Jessie Cross | Nov 18, 2019 | Animal Medicine, Meditation
Horses are ancient totem animals that symbolize power, stamina, and freedom. Learn about horse totem and try a simple meditation to connect with horse energy. Meaning of horse totem Horses are powerful animals with a natural grace and beauty. They’re large and...
by Jessie Cross | Nov 16, 2019 | Adventure, Meditation, Ritual
To go on a shamanic journey, practitioners use a natural opening to journey to the Lower and Upper worlds. This shamanic portal is the focal point that helps them begin to shift their consciousness. Shamanic journeying is the art of entering an altered state of...
by Jessie Cross | Nov 16, 2019 | Animal Medicine, Meditation
Let’s talk about the meaning of Hawk totem and what it means for you when this animal spirit shows up. I’ve included a quick meditation at the end of this post to help you connect with Hawk’s energy. I spotted this gorgeous hawk in Boston, perched on...
by Jessie Cross | Oct 9, 2019 | Meditation
This is for all of you out there who are feeling a little stuck right now. This meditation may help you get unstuck, and stimulate your creativity. It might be in a relationship. Or at work. Or maybe you just feel like you’re adrift or treading water and going...
by Jessie Cross | Oct 9, 2019 | Meditation
Life is hard, right? You’re busy. There’s too much to get done. Never enough time. And you have a lot of things competing for your attention. This motivation meditation can help you get back in the groove. And how about information overload? From your...
by Jessie Cross | Oct 9, 2019 | Meditation
Much of modern society today trains people to give their personal power away. To mistrust their own instincts. To look outside themselves and instead depend on experts, gurus and institutions for what to believe.We’re taught to “go with the flow.”...
