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Compassion

A Medicine Woman’s Prayer 

October 8, 2023 2 Comments

A Medicine Woman’s Prayer

I will not rescue you
for you are not powerless.
I will not fix you
for you are not broken
I will not heal you
for I see you in your wholeness.
I will walk with you
through your darkness
as you remember
your light.
We are all born with an inner light, a sense of wholeness and goodness within. Yet, life can cast shadows that dim our light and make us feel broken. […]

Filed Under: Acceptance, Challenges, inner compass, wisdom, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Self-Compassion

Loving Yourself

October 8, 2023 2 Comments

…And if I asked you to name all of the things that you love, how long would it take to name yourself?

The most important relationship you will ever have is with yourself. Loving yourself truly and deeply is the key to a happy and fulfilling life. If you lack self-love, you will see it affecting every aspect of your being, every relationship, even your professional life.
First and foremost, self-love leads to self-acceptance. […]

Filed Under: inner compass, wisdom, Self Love, Self-Care, Self-Compassion, Self-reflection

Be Aware of what you Say to Her

September 10, 2023 Leave a Comment

Be aware of what you say to her…
She listens.
She watches. She takes it all in.
She thinks you are beautiful.
Stop telling her you are on a diet.
She listens when you say you are fat, ugly or when things are wrong..
She listens as you cry, swear, step on the scale every single day and maybe several times a day and speak badly about yourself.
Because in her eyes, she will one day remember.. […]

Filed Under: Acceptance, Challenges, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Relationships, Self-Care, Self-Compassion

And You are Exhausted…….

September 5, 2023 1 Comment

Have you been hard on yourself for feeling tired & unmotivated? Have you judged yourself for not achieving your goals? Well…. there is a reason why you are feeling that way: you may have been living in survival mode.
May be just getting through each day has taken everything you have. Dealing with stress, difficulties, and the constant pressure of getting it all done may have left you with nothing in the tank. It’s exhausting. […]

Filed Under: Anxiety, Busy Mind, Challenges, Laziness, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Self-Care, Self-reflection, Stress

Shame

August 7, 2023 3 Comments

As children, we see ourselves in the eyes of those we love and respect.
Shame often begins in childhood through experiences with parents, siblings, peers and others.
Children are susceptible to feedback and learn at a very young age what behaviors elicit praise or disapproval from others. Repeated experiences of embarrassment, rejection, humiliation or/and disapproval can become internalized, shaping a child’s self-concept and belief systems.
These experiences may not be remembered consciously, but they are internalized in the unconscious, […]

Filed Under: Fear, Mindfulness, Miscellaneous, Self-Compassion, Shame, The Power of Thoughts

When our Emotional World is Set on Fire

August 6, 2023 Leave a Comment

Triggers set our emotional world on fire

The stories we weave in our mind become so vivid and rich, even colorful and persuasive sometimes, that we believe our own creative narratives, and we drive ourselves crazy with worry, anxiety, or anger.
In The Path is Everywhere: Uncovering the jewels hidden within you, Matt Licata, PhD, gives an accurate description of what we experience when we are triggered: our emotional world is set on fire. […]

Filed Under: Acceptance, Anxiety, Challenges, Embodied Experience, inner compass, wisdom, Mindfulness, Pausing, Presence, Self-Compassion, The Power of Thoughts

Sound of Freedom

July 20, 2023 Leave a Comment

A Great Movie to See 
We went to see Sound of Freedom on Sunday. It was released only in theaters on July 4, and it is now #1, making over $100,000,000 (up to today, July 20) overpassing Mission Impossible & Indiana Jones, in spite of being silenced by Hollywood, Disney, Amazon & Netflix.
It is the amazing true story of Tim Ballard, a former Homeland Security agent who after rescuing a boy from ruthless child traffickers, […]

Filed Under: Compassion, Miscellaneous

In a Dark Place or Just Been Planted?

July 11, 2023 2 Comments

Sometimes when you are in a dark place you may feel you have been buried, when in fact you have been planted.
This quote by Christine Caine holds a profound truth about hardship and struggle. When we are going through difficult times, it can feel like we are trapped in darkness with no hope or escape. The quote suggests that what feels like being buried in darkness may actually be a planting – […]

Filed Under: Challenges, Embodied Experience, Fear, inner compass, wisdom, Loneliness, Personal Growth, Presence, Self-Compassion, Self-reflection, Stress

Repair in Relationships

July 1, 2023 Leave a Comment

Arguments and conflicts are a natural part of any relationship, but how those conflicts are resolved and repaired afterward greatly impacts the overall health and longevity of the relationship.
Underneath our encounters there are sometimes feelings of grief and sadness, the profound need to be seen, heard and understood, and a longing to reconnect.
Often, these arguments can open the door to renew the energy and intimacy of our bond with our partner. […]

Filed Under: Communication, Listening, Mindfulness, Presence, Relationships, Self-Care, Setting an Intention

Self-Care

June 25, 2023 Leave a Comment

I understand the urge to help others and make them happy. But it’s equally important to take care of yourself first. You cannot pour from an empty cup.
Recharging your own batteries is absolutely crucial. Taking time for yourself does not make you selfish – it makes you effective. When your energy is full, you can show up for others from a place of abundance rather than scarcity and burnout.
So give yourself permission to rest. […]

Filed Under: Anxiety, Mindfulness, Pausing, Relationships, Self Love, Self-Care, Self-Compassion, Stress

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