Dreaming In the Real

04/13/2025

In the middle of a burned forest, sweet bear grass pollen reminded me of abundant possibilities that can arise, even amidst memories of pain, loss, and trauma. Over time, these memories become less intrusive and occupy less space. In the natural order of things, the past nourishes the new, redirecting our attention to the magic of the present.

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11/10/2024

Yesterday's walk along the Blackfoot River provided a surprising encounter with the beauty and magic of autumn. I hope you will look at my Substack photo story, "Then Came the River." The link is in the comments section below, and the subscription is free.

11/05/2024

I invite you to explore my manuscript, "Dreaming In the Real: How Love From the Earth Set Me Free." I have linked the Introduction below.
This awakening journey offers inspiration and hope to those seeking deeper self-awareness and recovery. Nature, with its transformative power, has the potential to support and guide us all. Please join me!

07/27/2024

I have always found moments of connection and peace in nature. However, it wasn't until recently that I realized how these glimmer experiences profoundly impact and alter my perspective on life.

My recent newsletter, "Glimmering Silver Linings: The Thunderstorm Effect," is available online. I hope you check it out!!! https://open.substack.com/pub/dreaminginthereal/p/the-thunderstorm-effect?

06/16/2024

I love making healing tinctures, especially from ethically foraged medicinal plants. Usnea has become a staple for me as a natural antibiotic. In my recent Substack post, I wrote a little about my recent hike to collect Usnea. A link is in the comments below.

06/02/2024

I made a new post about a sweet experience in the Little Rocky Mountains. 'Glimmers' is a monthly mini newsletter exploring nature's loving companionship on the path of self-discovery. Offerings include observations on being highly sensitive, cultivating wholeness, and the healing secrets of flower essences, dreams, creativity, Siamese cats, gardening, and the wild of Montana.

I hope you will check it out! And, If you can comment at the end of the newsletter within Substack, that would help me tremendously 😊! A link is in the comments section below.

05/18/2024

Available Sunday! My first post with simple ways to deepen your connection with nature.

Who Are You Now?

05/17/2024

This video snippet from Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, of a female Kestral relieving the Kestral of his egg-warming duties gave me all the good feels 🥰. They are expecting the first hatchling to arrive in the next 24–48 hours.

It's been 32 days since the female laid the first egg in the nest box, and the American Kestrels are now in the middle of hatch watch! Take a peek at the egg...

05/14/2024

If you are seeking greater self-awareness, are a highly sensitive person, feel different from others because you prefer your inner life to outer busyness, love nature, appreciate beauty, or are curious about the healing qualities of nature, creativity, and vibrational essences, Dreaming In the Real is the perfect fit for you!

Dreaming In the Real: How Love From the Earth Set Me Free

04/22/2024

Hi Everyone!! I am excited to wish you a Happy Earth Day and announce the launch of "Dreaming In the Real." I have been working on this project for the last ten years, so I hold it very close to my heart. The Substack offering involves a bi-weekly release of chapters from my manuscript, which shows how love from the Earth set me free. Additionally, there is a monthly mini newsletter called "Glimmers," which explores nature's loving offerings of wisdom and insight. Lastly, there is "Nature's Embrace," a simple monthly sharing of practices to deepen your connection with nature's love and support.
I invite you to visit "Dreaming In the Real" and join me on this journey of exploring the meaning and gifts of life's challenges and beauty. It would be wonderful to have you be a part of it.

INTRODUCTION