classes, retreats, & life coaching providing
Care for the Wild Soul
about
“It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare;
it is because we do not dare that they are difficult.”
~ Seneca
If you’ve landed at this website, you’ve likely experienced a call from your Deepest Self
- to seek a new adventure, to make a big change, to locate your own unique path,
to become your fullest, most authentic self. What you might be seeking now is support along the way -
support with mapmaking, outfitting, getting in shape for, and navigating the path ahead.
Through Earth•Story•Spirit, I provide support for your journey.
I believe that an investment in your relationships with the Earth, with Story, and with Spirit
will provide the clarity, direction, and sustenance you need to create and live your best life.
Nurturing connection to Earth promotes strong presence within our own bodies, grounding in place(s), & full participation in our lives. A deep connection to the Earth & a practice of living in harmony with the seasons calm & de-stress our bodies. When we are present and grounded, we listen to, and care for, what poet Mary Oliver calls the “soft animal of our body.”
When our truest self is deeply rooted, it is inspired to grow & flourish.
Nurturing connection to Story puts us in touch with the wild and transformational world of meaning-making through narrative. True agency & power come from owning our stories, both those past & those yet to be told. Imagination is our most powerful asset in both story-making &
in journey-taking (which are, in essence, the same thing).
I love helping people of all ages build strong imaginations and embrace a mythic mindset.
Nurturing connection to Spirit consists of allowing space for awe, wonder, possibility,
as well as our “inter-being” with all Life. It requires active participation in living as part of a greater whole,
in honing connection, compassion, and community.
It also demands an acceptance of mystery, a willingness, as Rilke has said, “to live the questions.”
I am here to help you plot a course worthy of your deepest longings, to fuel your way with a
strong imagination, to hone the skills you need to craft a beautiful life -
all from a strong grounding in Earth, Story, and Spirit.
Dare the journey
biography
I’m Tracey Parker Kindall.
I’m a coach, teacher, scholar, and story curator.
I started Earth•Story•Spirit in 2019 to help people connect with their wildest, most authentic selves in order to lead beautiful meaning-filled lives. Through E•S•S, I offer a variety of classes, retreats, and
life coaching packages. I also regularly offer programs to help establish Women's Circles.
I teach history at McCall's private and internationally accredited
North Fork School and teach mythology classes at Boise State University’s Osher Institute for Lifelong Learning. My syncretic work is influenced
by my background, which includes a lifelong passion for story, 25 years of service in the non-profit sector developing research-based programs,
13 years of homeschooling, a BS degree in Biology and
MS degree in Folklore Studies, training as a RYT500 yoga instructor,
and over 15 years teaching people of all ages and abilities. I love travel,
being a mother and granny, and living within a family of enthusiasts.
I gratefully embrace a life story full of wonder, quirky
adventures, ups & downs, mishaps, tragedies, surprises, and triumphs.
Earth, Story, and Spirit are the "three graces" that
have sustained and nourished my own journey.
I live with my human, furred, feathered, and botanical family
in the beautiful mountains of Idaho. Thank you for visiting!
classes & events
Upcoming Class Series
& Women's Circles:
NEW McCall Women's Circle
Exploring & Cultivating the Sacred
a 6-month, 12-session fully-facilitated program
meets twice-monthly on Tuesdays
May-October (see all dates on event page)
meeting at CUB McCall & Outdoor locations
6:00-8:30pm
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Boise Women's Circle FULL
Exploring & Cultivating the Sacred
a 10-month fully-facilitated program
meets monthly 3rd Wednesdays
beginning January 2024
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to inquire about
One-on-one Coaching
OR
Future Women's Circles
grounded in Earth, Story, & Spirit,
contact me using the contact tab
Upcoming Retreats & Events:
Restorative Day Retreats
at Mavens' Haven Retreat Center, Lucile, ID
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each retreat is LIMITED to 8 participants,
begins at 9:00am and ends at 6:30pm
& includes two delicious simple meals
REGISTER NOW
$130 per retreat - discounts for bundles!
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Soul R & R:
Deep Rest & Healing Stories for Caregivers
Friday, April 26
Nourishing the Wild Feminine
Friday, May 10
MYTHOS:
The Once & Future Art of Listening to Wild Soul
Friday, June 21 (Summer Solstice)
All Our Relations:
Living Well in an Animate World
Friday, September 13
Graceful Endings:
Honoring & Celebrating the Cycles of Life
Friday, October 4
In Search of Lost Stories:
Seeking the Wisdom of the Ancestors
Friday, November 1
"Tell me, what is it you plan
to do with your one
wild and precious life?"
~ Mary Oliver
"Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit"
~ e.e. cummings
testimonials
"Wonderful, enlightening,
loving, perspective-
shifting retreat!"
"You have influenced my
life in such a positive way,
to look at the world with
more color and vibrancy.
I am so glad to have you
as one of my teachers."
"Best. Course. Ever!"
Thank you for being
you and shining your
wonderful light into this
retreat."
"Amazing class!
Wonderful, erudite and
amazing instructor. I
would take any class
from her."
"You are a master
storyteller and your
ability to weave a
beautiful narrative into
class is always creative
and refreshing but also
always to the point."
"Your calm grounded
energy is so comforting
and soothing. Thank you
for this gift of peace."
