The Heart Center

03/16/2026

🌷 Spring Is a Time for Sharing

In the spirit of renewal and community care, The Heart Center has placed a Community Blessing Box outside for anyone who may need a little something.

You might currently discover:

• canned goods
• gently used clothing
• educational videos
• spiritual CDs and books
• small items and creative surprises for children

The box will be refreshed and rotated often, so each visit may bring something new.

If you feel called, you are also welcome to leave a small useful item for someone else or even a monetary donation or gift card if you would like to.

Kindness has a way of growing when it’s shared. Thank you for doing your part (:

With heart,
The Heart Center

03/13/2026

The other day I reconnected with someone who had been to The Heart Center years ago for a Spiritual Development class I taught. We stayed in light contact over the years, but our paths never quite crossed again… until now.

Last Saturday I hosted a very intimate gathering to celebrate International Women's Day, and Spirit nudged me to invite her. So I did.

When she walked into the Heart Center again, she was completely blown away by how much had changed since her last visit. The open dance floor, the cozy living room spaces, the sacred oracle nook, and the beginnings of our creative healing arts studio and makers space.

Almost immediately she asked, “How can I help?”

It turns out she has been developing a nonprofit vision of her own for the past year, and as we talked we discovered that our missions and values are incredibly aligned. It was honestly delightful to witness how much unfolded in such a short time.

Even though my own energy was a little waning after a very full week here at the center, I gave her full permission to wave her magic wand and start whisking things into their proper places and containers.

There’s something I’ve been noticing lately…

People are falling in love with the Heart Center.

And that is something I can absolutely get behind.

At one point I went downstairs to recharge and grab a little lunch, knowing in my gut that when I came back up, something in the sanctuary would feel different.

About 30 minutes later I returned to find her sitting quietly at one of the little creative corners, coloring a Goddess image I had given her earlier.

She looked up and said,
"I hope you don’t mind… I took some photos while I was working."

Of course I didn’t mind. When people step into a space that feels sacred or magical to them, they naturally want to capture what they see and feel — and often they notice things I might miss.

Today she sent me three reels she created from those photos.

And once again, I was blown away by how beautifully she captured the spirit of this place.

This is the first one.

Here's to little glimmers we find along the way. Maybe that’s what’s happening here lately…
Little glimmers of what becomes possible when people gather from the heart.

03/12/2026

03/12/2026

“I’ve been doing some really meaningful one-on-one coaching work recently with someone who is learning how to move beyond years of social hesitation and step more confidently into the life and relationships he wants.

Watching someone begin to shift how they see themselves is incredibly powerful.

The day after our second session he sent me this in a text:

“I have to tell you, everyone I work with said I was a different person today. I guess I felt more relaxed” Thanks

If you’ve ever felt like you’re capable of more connection, more ease socially, or a different future than the one you’ve been living — that kind of work is possible.”

“I currently have space for **one or two additional coaching clients** if anyone feels called to explore this type of work.”

03/06/2026

I just sent out my newest Letter from the Hearth on Substack tonight.

This one is about art, creativity, and the teachers who quietly change our lives.

With International Women’s Day tomorrow, I found myself reflecting on one of the most influential women in my life — my high school art teacher — and how the seeds she planted are still showing up in my life and in the sanctuary today.

I’m also sharing a little glimpse of the creative spaces that are beginning to form here and how art has been helping me see the world (and the next chapter) with fresh eyes.

If you’re already subscribed, check your inbox.

If you’re curious, you’re always welcome to read along and subscribe.

With love from the sanctuary.

Small moments of beauty, creativity, and remembering.

02/15/2026

All you need is a little love, light and fairy dust. 9 years ago today we closed on this magnificent little church home place we call The Heart Center.

Take a little “Where’s Waldo” tour with me to spot all the hearts and love that radiates from our place.

Happy Valentines Day friends. Thank you for being part of this heart centered journey with us.

For us it is not a business for us it’s a way of life.

And who couldn’t use a little more loving kindness compassion understanding peace and joy in their life.

Follow your heart, it’s the only compass you will ever need.

Enjoy the pictures and tell us what is something that you love to do at the Heart Center? Or share a favorite memory with us. ❤️

02/02/2026

Imbolc Lands a little differently for each of us. This year it was a little too cold to spent it in the sanctuary; so I decided to do a little something here instead.

“At Imbolc, we stand at the threshold between winter and spring—when the light returns slowly and faithfully. This short drumming is an invitation to tend the inner flame, to listen for what’s beginning, and to bless what wants to be born next.”

“Take what you need. Leave the rest. The candle stays lit either way.

Blessed Be

As we tend our inner fire during this deep part of the winter, May the beat of the drum and the return of the light bring you inspiration. Blessed Be

01/09/2026

Winter is a natural threshold — a time to pause, listen, and notice what’s quietly emerging.

Step into a small, in-person winter offering for reflection, sound, and gentle visioning, including quiet sound or drumming, journaling or stillness, and an optional visioning activity (materials provided).

Intentionally small and unhurried — even one person is enough. Offered throughout the winter, guided by weather, energy, and genuine interest.

If this seasonal doorway calls to you, reach out to step into the 1869 Heart Center sanctuary and honor this gentle pause. 🩵

12/23/2025

We have a long standing Heart Centered Living group that has been meeting for close to 20 years and this past Thursday Erick and the gang decided to include my Birthday celebration in there because it was that day of my birthday.

It’s funny because the name of our group is called Truthseekers and we go down lots of different rabbit holes and scenarios where we explore and share what we know or have seen since the last time we gathered.

Every meeting holds a frequency or code that stays with us or enlightens us in some way.

I had pulled two cards a few hours before and left them up on the holy of holies altar. One was Magick the other was initiation. But I also felt called to light the “Wonder” card candle.

When it was time to feast a bit and open gifts I was taken in the little cozy nook right by the bee tower and was given my gifts. It was such a sweet celebration and I’m so grateful for these friends that have circled back time and time again as part of my life. We may have moved, we may look different but the heart within Heart Centered Living does not change.

One of our attendees brought a spirit box that day and gave each of us a turn at using it. I had never seen anything like that before but I was indeed guided to go in the back where the fountain is on the West ley line. As I was moving around the area it spelled out Lay not knowing what it meant I just brought it back and placed it on the center altar. It also said Ship at one point too which I did understand at the point.

Upon further investigation I believe it was spelling out Lay but it was referring to Ley as in Ley Lines and Ship is a vessel of sorts. It also had us singing my favorite things from the sound of music too. It was all such a joyous occasion.

And we had to make sure we got pictures this time. Because I love each and everyone of these kind souls and I wanted them to know that because they certainly showed me that.

Wonder, joy and Magic was indeed part of the day’s energy into the night. And I would have to say being I’m flipping the page and beginning a new chapter that initiation is priceless

What happens at the Heart Center stays at the Heart Center. Always and Forever. 🙏

12/20/2025

Here’s a little Heart Center Pre-Eve Solstice warmth for you as we prepare to make intentional winter woodland ornaments.

Move our bodies gently to some music

Pull some Oracle cards for the New Year

And honor the Sacred Wheel and Silence at the dark of the winter.

10/13/2025

The Heart Center is getting a facelift,

Help us move excess items out to make more room for a Creative Expression Healing Arts Studio and Makers Space

🎨Paint
✍️Draw
🪡Sew
🎤Sing
💃Dance
🪘Drum
🙏Pray
🦄Play
📚Read
With us at the HeART center.

Lots of items ready to go out the door, come see them for yourself, send me a message for a price or barter option. All proceeds go towards the cost of heat and upkeep of the building. ✌️