When The Spirit World Speaks, Do We Listen?
Last night, a moth appeared in my kitchen in January. Yes, in January.
Still. Silent. High on the wall. Just before a snowstorm.
In New England, that’s not common. But neither is the moment in time we are living in.
I’ve been feeling the deep disorientation of returning to the U.S. after Colombia. RE-entering a country feels louder, harsher, more brittle. Grief layered with celebration. A funeral followed by Irish music, food, drink, and laughter. Death and life sharing the same day.
This past month has felt like the final shedding of the Snake — not dramatic, not performative, but more like Braxton Hicks labor: the slow, often unbearably painful peeling away of skins that no longer fit. Old identities. Old business models. Old survival strategies that once worked, but now constrict.
Then the moth.
Scientifically, it makes sense. As barometric pressure drops before a storm, insects seek warmth, shelter, and stillness. It found a quiet place near the hearth, conserving energy until conditions change.
Symbolically, moths are liminal beings and quiet witnesses between worlds. Not messengers of doom. Not omens of collapse. But reminders of restraint, patience, and timing.
And this feels like the handoff many of us are in:
- From the Cailleach, the wise winter crone who teaches endurance and truth
- To Brigid, keeper of the hearth, poetry, healing, and right livelihood
- Toward Maiden energy, not naïve, but renewed
- And into the rising Horse energy of sovereignty, movement, and liberation
The horse does not bolt in the storm. It listens. It waits. Then it moves with power when the ground is ready.
The moth didn’t flutter wildly.
It didn’t demand attention.
It simply rested.
And maybe that’s the teaching right now:
Not everything that pauses is failing.
Not every stillness is fear.
Not every winter sign is an omen of destruction.
Some are invitations to tend the hearth, gather community, and consciously seed what we are weaving for 2026.
What’s unfolding at the studio — medicine for this moment
These offerings are not about staying busy. They are about staying resourced, connected, and steady.
Friday, January 23 — Drumming Circle with Jason Karol
A grounding, rhythmic return to the body and the collective heartbeat. Drumming has always been a way humans regulate fear and remember belonging.
January 30 — Breathwork with Tara Nieves
For those holding anxiety in the chest and uncertainty in the nervous system, breath becomes a bridge back to presence.
Every Thursday — Meditation Group in Times of Crisis with Eileen
If you are looking for ways to calm your mind during times of crisis, Eileen is truly a treasure. She brings over 40 years of experience, studied with Jon Kabat-Zinn and Thich Nhat Hanh in the pre-internet days, and carries the grounded wisdom of an elder. She is a gentle, powerful guide for mindfulness, mindset, and nervous system steadiness.
February 1 — Imbolc Immersion: connection, consecration, and seeding 2026
A day for connection, consecration, and consciously seeding what we are weaving for 2026. This is about tending the hearth together and naming what wants to be carried forward — and what is ready to be laid down.
March 8 — Buffalo Drum Making Workshop with Janee King
There are three spots left. A deposit is required to hold your place, and registration will be closing soon.
🦬 Buffalo medicine carries teachings of prayer, gratitude, and right relationship — deeply needed right now.
End of March — Living Life as a Living Prayer with Roseanne Ramiglio Ashley
Roseanne will be offering a talk and workshop rooted in her book Return to the Sacred, which chronicles her Indigenous journey of the past ten years. For those who have heard me speak about this work, you already know how powerful and grounding it is.
🎙️ Podcast
If you haven’t yet listened, the latest episode of Triggers in Spiritual Medicine explores “What Are We Weaving for 2026?” — a continuation of these themes, omen teachings, and discernment for the year ahead.
Books & Writing
You can also find my author page featuring:
- Secrets to Healing: An Invitation to Healing Chronic Illness and Other Root Causes of Trauma Using the Japanese Reiki Gokai
- Feisty: Dangerously Amazing Women Using Their Voices to Make an Impact
All of this feels connected.
We are not stuck.
We are not lost.
We are between skins.
And like the moth, sometimes the wisest thing we can do is rest near the hearth, stay connected, and trust the timing of our next movement.
This is not a suggestion to bypass what is happening in the world. It is an acknowledgment that the most effective forms of resilience and resistance require that we are resourced, regulated, and prepared for what lies ahead.
Together, united, we are stronger.
We are actively cultivating collaborations to bring more resources and community-building into the Healing With Spirit studio in Hingham, MA.
If you feel called to be part of that, please reach out.
With tender care,
Laura
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