What if our language had no past, present, or future, but only a sense of "continuing"? This post explores the wisdom of the Okanagan people, whose language reflects a deep, non-dual connection to the Earth—seeing the land and the body as "one skin." A lesson in how the words we use shape our world.

Growing up, I was taught to judge spiritual practices that were different from my own. This post is a personal reflection on deconstructing those beliefs by exploring what Indigenous cultures can teach us about the true meaning of "spirit" and the vital importance of giving back to the Earth in any healing practice.