Dana WheelesOn SeekingDuring a recent VortexHealing® training, we were encouraged to meditate on our identities as seekers. This was a (virtual) room full of…Jun 28, 2021Jun 28, 2021
Dana WheelesI was pulled out of deep sleep by the sound of a small creature running across the roof of my cabin.As my eyes opened and began to focus, I noticed that one half of my bedroom window looked like it was blacked out. The realization hit me…Apr 12, 2021Apr 12, 2021
Dana WheelesLost in the depthsInsomnia is one of my oldest friends. I had just as much trouble staying asleep when I was a child as I do now, but back then it was new…Mar 4, 2021Mar 4, 2021
Dana WheelesHow misogyny gets in the way of healing codependencyI hardly ever use the word, “codependent” in my practice. It’s not that I don’t see codependent behaviors everywhere (I do) or that I…Feb 14, 2021Feb 14, 2021
Dana WheelesThoughts while watching two very different teachersWhen I found this video of a conversation between Gabor Maté and Adyashanti on YouTube the other day, I just had to take time to…Feb 13, 2021Feb 13, 2021
Dana WheelesAlmost a year into this messI live in a beautiful place that affords me the freedom of long walks in nature without having to wear a mask. Even though I have lost…Feb 9, 2021Feb 9, 2021
Dana WheelesOn ReligionI was raised in a household defined by religion, yet completely devoid of spirit. In amongst all the rules and doctrines, the feast days…Feb 8, 20211Feb 8, 20211
Dana WheelesAwakening isn’t enoughDuring meditation, I will sometimes get insight into a perspective or pattern of belief I’ve been holding onto that is causing me a great…Feb 5, 2021Feb 5, 2021
Dana WheelesOn meditationHere’s what I’ve learned about meditation. At first, yes, it’s about quieting the mind. Most of us have incessantly chatty brains and…Feb 5, 2021Feb 5, 2021
Dana WheelesHawk and CrowOn my morning walk, I saw a red-tailed hawk being mobbed by two crows: not an unusual sight where I live, but one that always stops me in…Jan 30, 2021Jan 30, 2021
