True North Awakening

04/05/2026

“Easter is meant to be a symbol of hope, renewal, and new life.” — Janine di Giovanni

Wishing you a gentle season of renewal, reflection, and new beginnings from True North Awakening.

04/03/2026

Such a beautiful and a powerful testament of what happens when people are given an opportunity to heal and feel loved in community. Thank you Interfaith Sanctuary/ Word on the Street for creating this space!

04/03/2026

I recently got to share time with two of my favorite people and was reminded, yet again, the gifts of this precious life.

These two passionate women are doing something incredibly special and powerful at The Woman Warrior Academy. There is still time to join AWP 2.0! 💫🔥❤️

Welcome to another episode of The Woman Warrior Podcast! Join hosts Dr. Satyavani and Prajna Madhavi as they dive into a deeply transformative conversation w...

04/03/2026

Interested in learning Reiki or continuing your practice?

True North Awakening is offering upcoming Reiki certification classes, both online and in person, designed to give you a thorough, hands-on experience with this powerful practice.

Usui/Holy Fire® III Level I & II
These certification classes are comprehensive and accessible—whether you’re brand new or ready to deepen your understanding. You’ll learn how to work with Reiki for yourself, your loved ones, and potentially future clients.

Online Class Dates:
May 16–17
July 11–12
October 17–18

In-Person Class:
August 15–16

Usui/Holy Fire® III World Peace Reiki Master Class
For those ready to advance to the Master level:
In Person | November 13–15

Reiki training is more than a class—it’s an opportunity to slow down, reconnect, and learn a skill you can carry into every part of your life.

Register here:
https://truenorthawakening.com/classes/

04/02/2026

April Book Recommendation: Winning Strategies For Family Caregiving: Lessons from Family Game Night, by Darra Wray MBS, Anne Kenny MD, Dee Childers MA, MFT, CMC.

Caring for a loved one can be deeply rewarding—and incredibly challenging.

Whether this role came gradually or all at once, caregiving brings complex responsibilities, emotions, and decisions. Embracing your role as a caregiver is key to navigating it with confidence and care.

Through the lens of family game nights, this approach offers practical, relatable strategies to help you manage caregiving while still finding moments of connection, meaning, and even joy along the way.

Join us on April gathering: April 16th | 7:00–8:30 PM MST as we welcome Darra to our monthly Death Over Tea gathering. Find more information on our Facebook event.

In person event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1C1999hCBu/
Online event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1HYkZ3UxL5/

04/02/2026

We hope you enjoy the conversation with Jodi Peterson-Stigers from Interfaith Sanctuary/ Word on the Street in Boise, Idaho. Jodi shares how their new Shelter Home is serving the most medically fragile guests and delivering end-of-life care with the dignity they deserve. Thank you Jodi for sharing your heart with each of us!

Some conversations stay with you and this one will stay with us for a long time. Sitting with Jodi, the Executive Director of Interfaith Sanctuary, I was reminded that even in the midst of hardship, hope quietly exists.

Not loud.
Not grand.
But steady.

In the way people are cared for.
In the choice to keep showing up.
In the belief that every life holds dignity and worth.
Hope lives here—
in small, human moments that matter more than we often see.

CLICK LINK TO LISTEN/WATCH: https://youtu.be/NJbkVRG7-zk

For more information about Interfaith Sanctuary and ways to volunteer or donate please visit: https://interfaithsanctuary.org/

Thank you for your understanding as we fine tune the video and recording of this and future Death over Tea's as we have expanded our event to a hybrid event that includes live streaming and our local community.

04/01/2026

Hello April:

April—
a soft return.

To yourself.
To what matters.
To what feels true.

No pressure.
No rush.

Just one small step,
and then another.

Return to your breath—
soft, steady, waiting for you.
Let it lead you back to yourself.

03/30/2026

Join Suzanne B O'Brien LIVE Tomorrow! 💛

~ and receive the Lost Chapter of The Good Death ( Shhh... This may be what the NEXT book is about )

📅 March 31st | ⏰ 1 PM EST

We’re celebrating one year of this beautiful book—and coming together to help this message reach even more hearts.

Here is the link: https://doulagivers.zoom.us/meeting/register/TK8u8DW2QzyYQ_LpwRxSQg

See you then!

xo Suzanne ❤️😘

Join me LIVE on Tomorrow! 💛

~ and receive the Lost Chapter of The Good Death ( Shhh... This may be what the NEXT book is about )

📅 March 31st | ⏰ 1 PM EST

We’re celebrating one year of this beautiful book—and coming together to help this message reach even more hearts.

Here is the link: https://doulagivers.zoom.us/meeting/register/TK8u8DW2QzyYQ_LpwRxSQg

See you then!

xo Suzanne ❤️😘

03/30/2026

“Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.” — Thich Nhat Hanh

In times when the world feels especially loud or uncertain, returning to the breath is a quiet act of steadiness. Even now — especially now — your nervous system deserves an anchor.

03/28/2026

Congratulations to Suzanne B O'Brien, founder of Institute and author of "The Good Death" book, as she celebrates the 1 year anniversary of its release!

The Good Death Book has been such an incredible resource and roadmap for thousands of people, including myself. Thank you Suzanne, for always shedding the light on this seemingly difficult conversation.

The Good Death teaches a step-by-step framework for supporting loved ones, giving caregivers the confidence and wisdom to approach death with dignity and care.

In a society where death is often hidden away, this book brings it back into the light—reminding us that death is not a medical event, but a deeply human one.

By embracing death, we learn to �truly live.

Get your copy of The Good Death Book Here: https://thegooddeathbook.com/

03/25/2026

There is still time to register for tonights FREE online training, March 25th at 7pm EST.

Join us for this free, heart-centered training where you’ll learn how to support loved ones—and your community—through the end-of-life journey with compassion, clarity, and confidence. Whether you’re a family caregiver, someone called to serve, or simply exploring this path, this session will introduce you to the essential skills on how this role can bring peace, purpose, and healing to one of life’s most sacred transitions.

👉CLICK HERE TO REGISTER:
https://training.doulagivers.com/a/2148240803/XT5ce8vt