About She Is Here
She Is Here is an ever-emerging space of offerings arising at the intersection of sacred feminine spirituality, creativity and social justice.
I feel thankful everyday to be just one amongst countless people--of our ancient global past, embodied present and mysterious future--who get to make space for expressions of Her love for all of Creation.
She--the Sacred Feminine--is one, many and real. I have come to experience Her in Source, Creatrix, Sophia, Black Madonna, Mother Mary+Jesus Christ+Mary Magdalene+Ruah (Holy Spirit), Shekinah, Mahashakti (Durga Ma, Saraswati, Lakshmi, Parvati, Bhuvaneshwari, Kali, Sita, Lalita Tripura Sundari and in time, I trust, more), Quan Yin, Osun, Namakaoka'ahi/Yemaya, all Holy Mothers and Grandmothers, Mama Earth, my Ancestors of many streams, and Miriam.
But more important that this, who is She in your life and context, and how do you recognize Her presence?
About Me
Hi there. Here's a bit about what has formed my approach to She Is Here offerings.
My greatest teachers have been:
Socially and spiritually rooted artists. Children who've withstood immense abuse and institutionalization. Young and old who've faced HIV/AIDS, other life-threatening illness and loss. Black, Indigenous, PoC and Trans/Nonbinary beloveds. Friends and family living with disabilities. Faith-grounded activists and organizers. Asian Camp and friends in the United Methodist Church. Crenshaw. My family on both sides of the veil. Bidden and unbidden teachers through whom She's called me into encounter, relationship and offering.
I'm a queer cis woman of Okinawan and Japanese descent, formed on the lands of both the Gabrielino Tongva and Muwekma Ohlone peoples (LA and SF Bay Area).
I hold an MSW, an MFA and an MDiv. I'm certified to lead InterPlay(c) and Poetry as a Tool for Wellness. I was a community-based therapist for years (LCSW) but have transitioned into being a writer who provides embodied, socially located spiritual care/coaching and classes. I'm a member of Spiritual Directors International.
I feel powerfully drawn to Her bodyspirit in and around . . . living creatures (mysteriously deep affection for mammals), justice and harmony, Mama Ocean. the Ancestors, the body, dancing and writing. One place where these come together for me is in my Substack, She Is Here: A Body Memoir.
