Meditation
Seasons and Letting Go
Last night I dreamt that I was dying. Not a far in the future death, but a death that would occur in just a few hours. In my dream, I sat with a dear friend. We discussed life, death, and explored the possibilities of what might happen once I took my last breath. The dream…
Read MoreTrauma, Hope, and Healing
Human connection and intimacy are amongst the greatest things we can experience in this life. Sadly, past hurts and trauma can lead to an inability to connect in a way that feels safe and nurturing. Bessel van der Kolk in his book The Body Keeps the Score, states that “Trauma, whether it is the result…
Read MoreRecovery Is
Recovery, it is more than abstinence. It is a conscious choice to walk the path of health. A process of recognizing our feelings and needs. It is an understanding of how our actions impact those around us.
Read MoreLoving What Is
Today I sat in a circle of women who open-heartedly shared their stories, spoke of unique struggles, and challenging circumstances. As I listened, I noticed a common thread. Each story was laced with feelings of inadequacy, uncertainty, less-than, and longings for contentment. Our longing to feel at home in our life experience is met with the…
Read MoreMoments of Peace
What is it about the present moment that causes us to frantically search for the quickest exit. Running from presence can come in many forms – obsessive thinking, busyness, anger, substance abuse, impulsive shopping, excessive phone use, mindless social media activity. There is an endless supply of ways in which we can escape the discomfort…
Read More