THE HIDDEN BURDEN OF EXPECTATIONS: Finding Peace in Acceptance
“Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain.” – Vivian Greene Have you ever found yourself caught in unexpected rain, with plans seemingly ruined, only to discover a moment of joy in embracing the downpour? Like life itself, the weather rarely matches our expectations – […]
(re)PARENTING & PETS: Lessons in Authenticity and Compassion
The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” – Mahatma Gandhi This week, we are exploring a topic close to my heart: the lessons our pets can teach us about trauma, authenticity, and compassion. Through my recent experience as a pet-sitter, I have gained […]
The Power of Safe Relationships in Healing Trauma
“In the shelter of each other, we heal.” – Irish Proverb Let’s explore a crucial aspect of how one can more quickly heal from trauma: the power of safe relationships. While individual work is essential, having a supportive, understanding environment can dramatically accelerate our healing journey. Let’s delve into why safe relationships are so vital […]
Boundaries Part 2: Unveiling the Blind Spots
“Boundaries are the distance at which I love you and me simultaneously.”- Prentis Hemphill This week, we are revisiting a topic that is fundamental to our healing journey: boundaries. While we have explored this before, today we are diving deeper into an aspect that often goes unnoticed – how a lack of boundaries can be […]
Breaking Generational Patterns: Healing Family Trauma through (re)Parenting Yourself
“We repeat what we don’t repair.” – Christine Langley-Obaugh This week, we are delving into a profound and transformative aspect of personal growth: breaking generational patterns through the process of (re)parenting. As we explore this topic, we’ll uncover how unresolved family traumas can echo through generations and how the practice of (re)parenting ourselves can be […]
Self-Compassion: A Must Have Manifestation Tool
“The most powerful relationship you will ever have is the relationship with yourself.” – Steve Maraboli Today we are diving into a crucial aspect of manifestation that often goes overlooked: self-compassion. As we journey through life, striving to create the reality we desire, we must understand that self-compassion isn’t just a feel-good practice—it’s an essential […]
Are Attachment Styles Sabotaging Your Relationships? The Hidden Cost of Being Left to ‘Cry It Out'” as a child.
“The seeds of secure attachment are not built in grand moments, but in the quiet reliability of everyday connection and care.” Let’s delve into a topic that touches the hearts of many parents and caregivers: sleep training and its potential long-term effects on a child’s attachment style. Now, before you non-parents hit the delete button, […]
The Power Words Hold in Transforming Our Reality
“Your words have power. Speak words that are kind, loving, positive, uplifting, encouraging, and life-giving. Your words can inspire, motivate, and move people. You have the power to change someone’s day, someone’s outlook, and even someone’s life.” – Germany Kent Let’s dive into a topic that’s both simple and profound: the power of our words. […]
Be the Change: Small Actions, Big Impact
“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.”- Socrates Today, we are going to explore a concept that’s both simple and profound: being the change we want to see in the world. During a recent flight, I had an enlightening conversation with […]
Beyond Traditional Therapy: Embracing Our Spiritual Nature for True Healing
“We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.” – Pierre Teilhard de Chardin Let’s explore what, to me, is a very important topic: “The Limitations of Traditional Talk Therapy” and the power of embracing our spiritual nature for genuine healing and growth. The path to true […]