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A Step Towards Self Compassion
Self compassion has been one of my themes this year, a thread in my life. To me, self compassion is the idea of creating space within for our imperfections, our fears, and giving ourselves permission to take care of ourselves, to do what nourishes our mind, body, and soul. In early 2015, I found myself…
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Celebrating Tulips
On occasion I have the opportunity to visit one of the many incredible places and spaces a client has described during a meditation. It is surreal to visit a place that I have connected so deeply with during the trance process, a place that I have visited together within our hearts and minds. This…
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Meditations to Soothe the Soul
Whether you are new to the site or just looking around I thought it would be lovely to put a few links to my meditations found scattered throughout the blog. Each meditation was written in a heart centered way for healing and well-being. My meditations are are my artistic expression of healing and often created…
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My Favorite Podcasts
I love Podcasts. Most of you who work with me are well aware, as I’ve probably sent you a podcast (or two!) for you to listen to on your healing journey. There are so many to choose from, but here are a few of my favorites to get you started. If you have a favorite…
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Emotional Health Resources
Below is a long list of links and resources. I am happy to provide these links to you but I am obviously not responsible for the content of other sites. When in doubt, call 911 and/or go to the nearest emergency room. General Information:** National Sexual Violence Resource Center: This site offers a wide variety of…
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Healing Books
A list of inspiring books for you. I love to read and am happy to share with you a few that I’ve loved, read, and would recommend! Faith: Trusting your Own Deepest Experience by Sharon Salzberg Sharon Salzberg, a buddhist teacher, speaks beautifully about the journey of faith, healing, and cultivating peace. Beauty…
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The Ocean of Impermanence
Curious about the Buddhist idea of impermanence? Ask the ocean. For a moment, imagine sitting on a soft, white sandy beach looking out towards the ocean, waves moving in towards shore. Start to notice the ocean rise and fall, through her beautiful cycles of waves. Some waves meet the shore with a firework of explosion,…
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Hawk Meditation
What I love about the symbol Hawk is that he is a perfect balance of bold and powerful, yet peaceful and flowing free. Hawk can see everything crystal clear from above- Hawk has a keen perspective on life, able to soar above and beyond what is happening below him. Hawk is fully aware of his…
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Rethinking Lazy
Ever been called lazy? It doesn’t feel good. According to Brene Brown, a professor and vulnerability expert, being called lazy is a huge shame trigger for many of us. Myself included. Calling ourselves lazy is a judgmental response that is created in our minds as an attempt to motivate ourselves to get something done. The problem…
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Finding Your Motivation
March offers us the spring equinox, a freshness in the air, the smell of orange blossoms and fresh spring flowers- I love this time of year. While every single day is an opportunity to start fresh and new, I think that the spring time offers up a special time to examine old winter routines and…