“Trauma is a fact of life. It does not, however, have to be a life sentence.” Dr. Peter Levine What is Somatic Experiencing? Most of us can easily identify with the feeling we have when we are faced with a threat of any kind. The other day I was driving down the highway following […]
One year ago, our lives were drastically changed. What we now know as “everyday life” was said to be a two-week process in order to flatten the curve. A year later, we are still living in this very challenging situation. It has tested us in ways we could not imagine. It has tested our mental […]
The Guest House This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor. Welcome and entertain them all! Even if they are a crowd of sorrows, who violently sweep your house empty of its furniture, still, treat each guest […]
We cultivate love when we allow our most vulnerable and powerful selves to be deeply seen and known, and when we honor the spiritual connection that grows from that offering with trust, respect, kindness and affection…Love is not something we give or get; it is something that we nurture and grow, a connection that can […]
Vulnerability is the essence of connection and connection is the essence of existence. – Leo Christopher Life is truly about connection in relationship. We long to connect and feel seen by others. This starts early in life with our first attachments. We are social beings and we need one another. Yet, it will not be […]
Our intention creates our reality Wayne Dyer New Years. A time to reflect on the past year and to set forth resolutions for the future. There is something beautiful and inspiring when we think about a chance for new beginnings. This is the time of year where we are inundated by commercials for weight loss […]