I am a Psycho-Spiritual Sailor.

When I left the Navy, I thought I was no longer a Sailor. But I realized I am still a sailor. I traded the aircraft carrier for books, sailing the oceans of mind and spirit. Ideas, like the wind, fill my sails, pushing me towards ports of theory and modality. Each day is different; one, a calm dawn of understanding, the next, turbulent waves of doubt. Universal truth is my North Star, intuition my compass. I sail where the currents take me, no predetermined destination charted out. The riches I seek are knowledge, understanding, and wisdom. I am a sailor.

Originally written in 2018.

I am a Fire-Tender.

Fire is an excellent metaphor for life. Sometimes, we overwhelm it with fuel. Other times, we starve it of oxygen. Fire-tending is the art of allowing the fire to be what it is. We can’t control outside forces, but we can control ourselves.

I am a Lantern-Bearer.

We all have those dark places that prefer to remain hidden. I try to shine a lantern in my dark cavern to heal what is ready to be healed. I’m not always successful. Sometimes, my lantern flickers out, and I stand alone in the dark. It can be scary. But I relight my lantern and carry on.

About Me

I grew up in southeastern Wisconsin and joined the Navy in 1995.

My husband and I spent our careers at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.

Life post-service is a roller coaster. I struggled with post-service identity and purpose. I lost friends, loved ones, and beloved pets. In 2023, I discovered the healing power of art, and I haven’t looked back.

I still live in Western Washington. When I’m not studying for my master’s degree or guiding clients, you will find me at the barn with my Drum Horse, Storm.