Loto Journal
An evolving exploration of consciousness, spirituality, relationship, and what it means to flourish together.
Through personal storytelling and curious inquiry, we explore consciousness and the Self, contemplative spirituality and mysticism, psychology and somatic healing, creativity and relationship, and our connection with nature and the living world. Along the way, our Founder, Jennifer, shares letters from her travels as a digital nomad, exploring the people, places, traditions, and sacred landscapes that continue to shape her journey.
Reader’s Note: In an attempt to bring a conscious sense of responsibility to our language (where inclusivity and equality matter), in our Loto Wellness Collective blog content, except for direct quotes, the pronouns often used for God are They/Them in reference to Great Spirit, the I AM, the Universe. Also, we have taken the liberty of capitalizing the term “True Self” or “Self” so you will know that we are not referring to the “false self” (psychological egoic self), but the foundational Self that we are in God, Imago Dei.
Goodbye, London
Beauty That Heals: My Journey with Creative Prayer and Art Therapy 🎨
Looking Back: Gratitude for 2024
Bucket List
Immanuel, God IN Us
The “Ick”: Somatic Warning Signs from the Subconscious Mind
Ever feel like a day/week/month/year goes by you so fast that you can't believe it (or remember it)? Often wonder, "Where did the time go?" If so, please allow me to introduce you to what I call auto-pilot sleepwalking.
Walking in the Way: The Desert Mothers and Fathers
The Desert Fathers and Mothers were early Christian mystics and ascetics in the 4th and 5th centuries AD, who lived in the deserts of Egypt, Palestine, Syria, and Arabia, renouncing the world to follow God's call. “Desert Mother” is a feminist theological neologism that compares these women to the Desert Fathers.
Advent 2024
Letting Go of Resolutions: Choosing a "Word of the Year"
What if, instead of beginning the year by asking What do I need to accomplish?, we began with a different question: What wants my attention this year?
Looking Ahead to 2025
A Thanksgiving Note
Present Amidst the Busyness
Morning Dew
Living Waters
Where Faith Grows
Home in God
Morning Rituals
Establishing a morning ritual that practices the Presence of God is a sacred way to align our hearts with the rhythms of YHWH’s grace, to step gently into each new day in awe of Jesus and His creation, including ourselves, uniquely made in His image.
The Desert Places
Biblical Feasts: Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles) - Union
Trust Without Borders
Contributors & Collaborators
Loto Living and Loto Journal, would not be possible without the ongoing support and generous contributions from an incredible team of contributors, collaborators, and our Desert Mothers.