Why sliding scale?

I offer my work on a sliding scale because I believe in a form of exchange rooted in honesty, respect, and right relationship rather than fixed pricing. In the spirit of the gift economy, this model invites you to tune into your own reality—your responsibilities, your stability, your seasons of abundance or stretch—and contribute from a place of truth. Instead of a single price that excludes some and undersells the work for others, a sliding scale allows the ecology of this offering to stay alive: accessible to those who need support, and sustained by those who have the means to give a little more. It’s an invitation to notice your own pool of resources and choose an amount that feels both possible and meaningful. In this way, the exchange becomes part of the healing, an act of reciprocity that honours you, me, and the beautifully diverse mycelium of life we are all part of.

Choosing an amount is an invitation to pause and reflect on your life and circumstances. Consider your housing situation - ownership or renting. Reflect on your income, relationships, caregiving responsibilities, family support, or any expected inheritances, for example. Your social context, including race, access to community, as well as your health and life experience, may also influence what feels possible in this moment.

This reflection is not about judgment, but about awareness, trust, care, and acknowledgement of a kaleidoscope of circumstances.