Reconnecting with Ancestors and
Mother Earth
You will gain a deeper understanding of yourself and everything
around you, if you look closely at nature.
Ancestral Teachings
Animal & Plant Kingdom
The animal and plant kingdoms hold wisdom that has guided humans since the beginning. Each carries spirit, medicine, and story that teaches us how to live in harmony with the Earth. Through observing their patterns and receiving their presence, we connect with ancestral knowledge and the living web of creation.
Four Directions
The Four Directions teach us about balance, cycles, and our relationship to all living things. Each direction carries its own element, season, color, and medicine — reminding us that every part of life has purpose. When we honor the East, South, West, and North, we remember how to walk in harmony with the Earth and ourselves.
Seasonal Cycles
The turning of the seasons is a sacred rhythm, guiding us through death, renewal, growth, and harvest. Our ancestors lived by these cycles, aligning their lives with the wisdom of the sun, moon, and stars. Walking with the seasons today helps us ground our spiritual path in the heartbeat of the Earth.
Reconnecting with the Earth and our Ancestors restores the wisdom of balance, reminding us that we are not separate from nature but living threads in its sacred web.
Who I am
About Me
My name is Dakota Zimmer, and I am Indigenous of Molala, Shasta, and Lakota descent. Born in the city but raised on our tribe’s reservation after restoration, my life has been a journey of loss, awakening, and return.
After years of rebellion and addiction, I became a young mother and began rebuilding my life — learning what healing truly means. My twenties brought more lessons through heartbreak, sobriety, and a spiritual awakening that opened my heart to the voice of my ancestors.
Today, I walk a path of healing, tradition, and remembrance — blending my studies in Art, Anthropology, and Cultural Resource Management with earth-based practices like Sylvotherapy, Breathwork, Animism, and Somatic Movement.
Through my work, I share what it means to return home — to self, to ancestry, and to the living wisdom of the Earth.
Blog
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Learning to Walk Again: Allowing the Fire to Teach
Today, the astrological alignments are stirring old behaviors—patterns that no longer serve the paths we’re stepping into. For me, I’ve felt old anger and frustration rising from deep within my solar plexus. I began sensing it last week, but I didn’t ground myself in my practices, and now I feel that internal lava burning through…
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Your Empowered Legacy: Leaving a Lightprint
Imagine a world where every individual shares their unique gifts, their “medicine,” with others—making a significant and lasting impact. This isn’t just a fanciful idea; it’s an opportunity available to everyone to create a legacy of positivity. Leaving a lightprint means spreading kindness, wisdom, and growth, illuminating paths for others to follow. It’s about crafting…
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Empowerment in Relationships: Love Without Losing Self
Relationships are often labeled as a fusion of two lives, but true balance exists when two individuals come together without losing their individuality. Personal empowerment in relationships—be they romantic, familial, or within your community—is crucial for fostering connections that are not only meaningful but also enriching for all involved. How do you hold on to…
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Embodiment Practices for Daily Empowerment
Feeling grounded and empowered in your daily life doesn’t have to feel out of reach. By cultivating simple embodiment rituals, you can create a powerful connection with your inner self, helping to root you firmly in the present and build a sense of confidence and stability. Whether you’re navigating a hectic schedule or simply seeking…
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Soul-Led Power vs Ego-Led Power: The Difference Between True Leadership and Performative Control
Leadership is an integral force that shapes organizations, communities, and even entire societies. But not all leadership is created equal. Some leaders inspire genuine trust and collaboration, while others command authority through fear or self-interest. The difference often lies in what drives their leadership—whether it’s soul-led power or ego-led power. Soul-led power is rooted in…
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Reparenting the Inner Child: From Surviving to Thriving
When life gets tough, we often find ourselves falling into familiar patterns—retreating, overcompensating, or simply shutting down. These behaviors, while frustrating, aren’t random. They’re often the result of childhood-driven safety mechanisms, born from a deep desire to protect ourselves. But what if there’s a way to rewrite those responses? What if, instead of merely surviving,…
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Money, Power & Worth: Healing the Value Wound
What does money mean to you? Is it a source of security, a symbol of success, or maybe even something you fear or resent? For many of us, money is deeply intertwined with our sense of self-worth and power. But often, this connection is fraught with societal baggage and personal wounds that shape how we…
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The Voice Chakra: Empowerment Through Expression
Have you ever found yourself struggling to say what you mean or feeling unheard despite speaking up? This might not just be a situational issue—it could be tied to your throat chakra, or voice chakra. Located in the center of your neck, this energy center is connected to self-expression, communication, and truth. When it’s unblocked…
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When I Finally Chose Myself: A Soul Healing Story of Love, Loss, and Liberation
This past week, I came face to face with the emotional weight I’ve carried since childhood. For years, I had been aware of it—but I hadn’t truly tended to the parts of myself that were still silently hurting. After becoming single in late 2023, I got sober—again—and recommitted to my healing journey. At first, I…
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Power in the Pause: The Sacred Art of Boundaries
Have you ever felt drained after a conversation or stretched too thin by constant demands? Setting boundaries might be the solution you’ve been seeking. Often misunderstood as walls meant to keep others out, boundaries are, in fact, bridges that encourage healthy connections. They create space for respect, self-care, and mutual understanding, nourishing relationships instead of…
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