A witnessing of the slow return to feeling after a Long Winter. A reminder to stay present through the pins and needles as the numbness fades. It can be a slow and painful awakening, but the return of sensation means pleasure is waiting for you, too.

Named for the gorgeous Boeotian youth who fell in love with his own reflection, Narcissus is a perennial bulb in the amaryllis and daffodil family. The flower blooms in late winter and early spring, reminding us of its connection to youthfulness and the awakening of desire after the numbness of winter. Although all parts of the flower are toxic to ingest, the Narcissus can be used in ceremony to awaken desire and bring awareness to our capacity for self-love.

A playlist inspired by the myth of Narcissus — the youth cursed to fall in love with his own reflection — and Echo — the nymph whose obsession with Narcissus led to her own dissolution.

Journey down, into the depths of the earth, to meet the plants of the Greek Underworld — the trees, flowers, herbs, and shrubs that ancient Greek mythology associates with the Realm of the Dead. Along the way, we meet the Underworld rivers and entrances to Hades; learn about the sacred kykeon of the Eleusinian Mysteries; discover a shocking truth about Persephone's connection with the seasons; and meet the botanical allies for navigating through death, grief, and the Unseen Realm.

There are stories inside of us: secrets and desires and memories and fantasies piled up and up and up and up. All of them mirrors — all sizes, shapes, designs.

In this podcast episode, we discuss the myth of Narcissus, that beautiful youth who fell in love with his own reflection, and the nymph Echo, whose obsession with Narcissus led to her own dissolution. I adore this myth, not because Narcissus suffers for his ego or pride, but because I believe there is a deeper message in this story - a message about numbness, obsession, and human desire - a message I think that most people miss...

This is a playlist about the healing power of a Loving Witness. What happens when someone holds a mirror to our hearts? Can their acceptance help us forgive even the darkest parts of ourselves? Listen, dance, release. Hold space for your own heart.

Belonging. Communion. Connection. Mirroring. Eros. Friendship.