Category: Healing

  • Essential Oils for Mental Health

    Essential Oils for Mental Health

    I’m so very excited to share with you today an article written by a beautiful person, soul sister, and talented psychologist, Dr. Melissa Mahon.  She is a wealth of information about mental health AND essential oils and I asked her to write an article to help our community incorporate healing scents into our lives.  It’s something…

  • A Guide to Cultivating Self Care

    A Guide to Cultivating Self Care

    With all of the hustle, bustle, and newness of moving, I recently realized that I hadn’t made space in my life to create a self care routine in my new city.  And without a nourishing routine of treating myself with lovingkindness, I can be on a fast track to burnout. When we are feeling exhausted, like there’s nothing left…

  • Belly Breathing

    Belly Breathing

    When was the last time you took a full, deep breath? Or even noticed your breath at all? I often go days without noticing mine. Of course this is normal. Breathing is an innate part of our lives, something we do naturally and automatically. The challenge is that most of us are doing it wrong.…

  • A Step Towards Self Compassion

    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…

  • Meditations to Soothe the Soul

    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…

  • My Favorite Podcasts

    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…

  • Emotional Health Resources

    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…

  • Healing Books

    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…

  • Redwood Forest Rain

    Redwood Forest Rain

    Nestled warm in a cabin in the Northern California redwoods, a light forest rain begins to fall, surrendering my soul into its gentle movement, freshness, and grace.  And in this moment, redwood forest rain is born. Redwood Forest Rain Poem: Fresh Drops twinkle like stars over the sea Nourished Earth, open, receptive, joyful. Gentle and…

  • My Favorite TED Talks

    My Favorite TED Talks

    It’s no secret, I love TED talks.  Anyone who has ever worked with, or known me for that matter, knows that I am constantly recommending a talk or two.  Today I share with you a list of some of my all time favorite talks. I hope that they inspire you in the way that they…