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Shaping our Life’s Story
Have you ever wondered what your life would be like if the challenging events in your life never happened to you? Would you be the person you are today? Would you know your own resiliency and strength if it never happened? Even those events that have occurred in our lives that have been so hard…
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Embodying Fearlessness
The beauty of my job as a clinician is that I am constantly inspired and surrounded by the most fearless people in the world. I meet amazingly resilient men and women who have survived trauma, abuse, life challenges… you name it, they’ve been through it, they’ve seen it all. And survived. I still remember a…
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Healing Through Yoga
There is no denying it, yoga has made its debut in America. There is a yoga studio on every corner. There are hundreds of yoga classes going on every day. Everyone seems to have at least thought about trying yoga at this point, if they haven’t already been to a class. Every week there seems…
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How to Stop Ruminating
When we make a mistake, or something really uncomfortable happens in our lives our minds tend to play and replay the scene over and over again. We think, “if only I could have done things differently,” and then our mind shows us the movie over and over again. This is called ruminating. A rumination…
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High Mountain Lake
If you have ever had the opportunity to visit a high mountain lake, you already know that it is a very special place. These lakes are nestled high in the mountains, surrounded by rocks, trees, blue skies, and the smell of minerals, earth, and fresh air. The water is fresh and pure, crystal clear. There’s so much…
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Healing Waters: Cleansing the Energetic Body
Feeling stressed out? You’re not alone, simply being human means that we often find ourselves in a stressful environment. One that is filled with an overwhelming amount of high emotions, different people and situations, not to mention electronics and pollution. Look around, it’s no wonder why we feel so out of whack! So how do we remain…
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Breathe in Beauty
This morning I awoke to the tall, deep green trees outside my window blowing around in big, strong gusts of wind. The winds are accompanied by a beautiful, cool, winter morning light. I sit with hot tea warming my hands and watch the first rays of sunlight begin to fill the sky and my husband says…
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Mountain: Weathering the Storm
Since late in the evening on November 8th I have felt stunned into silence, I struggle to find the words to express the sadness that I feel within and around me. The feeling of overwhelm and sadness feels hauntingly similar to depression- but this time it’s not just mine. This time it’s a symptom…
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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…
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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.…