In this episode of Dear Grandchildren: A Tracker’s Tale, I take you deep into one of the oldest journeys known to humankind — transforming grief into growth. Together, we explore the ancient teachings passed through generations of the Wolf Clan of the Mohawk Nation and how the signs of dis-ease — like dwelling in the past, feeling unseen, or losing purpose — are actually powerful trail markers calling us back to our authentic selves.

Through stories of hardship, including personal reflections about my own family, and the tools shared by those who held on to ancestral wisdom through the storms of time, we learn how to turn sorrow into strength. I walk you through eleven sacred symptoms of imbalance — from "blood on the chair" to "clouds on the path" — and share simple but profound ways to recognize them, reclaim your fire, and reconnect with your purpose.

This isn’t just about survival; it's about living fully — with mindfulness, resilience, and gratitude, even when the winds of life threaten to blow us off course. If you seek a deeper connection to nature, to your own inner compass, and to a life rich in meaning, this conversation is for you.