Category: Empowerment Partnership

Dear Friend, Your advice was great – but there’s a tyrant in my brain (codependency/ CPTSD/ CPTSR/ emotional abuse)

May 17, 2019

This letter started out as an essay from the perspective of someone who suffers with severe codependency issues. Someone who’s been targeted by a narcissist (aka co-narcissist) typically suffers with severe codependency issues. I want to acknowledge that up front so that you can easily recognize such a person – and thereby increase your ability to … More Dear Friend, Your advice was great – but there’s a tyrant in my brain (codependency/ CPTSD/ CPTSR/ emotional abuse)

The Power and JOY of Grazing – Leadership at Work – Linda Kohanov

May 8, 2019

Linda Kohanov’s timeless yet pioneering insights about horses, people, equine therapy and leadership, are simply outstanding. I am constantly amazed and delighted by the little pieces of trivia about horses that can be applied to our daily lives. Here’s a little taste. Much love, HappyD!

The Big Love in Me and in You – with quote by Louise Hay

May 7, 2019

If the love in me (or you) wasn’t so big great magnanimous huge plentiful and powerful (like the ocean), then putting the brakes on it (which is what emotional abuse and/ or neglect/ CPTSD/ CPTSR feels like) would not ever hurt. There is always present in each of us a fullness of love longing to … More The Big Love in Me and in You – with quote by Louise Hay

Why I love Oscar the Grouch – and is Sesame Street really a show about practicing Mindfulness?

May 6, 2019

I love love love Oscar the Grouch. Always have. Always will. I love that he is who he is. And I LOOOVE that he is accepted and loved in his curmudgeon-ness. To me, joy is most alive – and has the most spacious room to expand – in environments where all parts of ourselves are … More Why I love Oscar the Grouch – and is Sesame Street really a show about practicing Mindfulness?

Jonathan Livingston Seagull vs CPTSD

May 4, 2019

Healing Complex PTSD is basically a gentle yet firm practice of removing the blinders that keep you in a state of “hypervigilant focus” for survival, which keeps one scanning their environment for what could or might go wrong. Healing CPTSD is the removal of a fear-based outlook so one can enjoy the beauty, wonder, magic … More Jonathan Livingston Seagull vs CPTSD

Short Sweet Embodiment Meditation 5-3-19

May 3, 2019

The purpose of an embodiment meditation is to help center yourself in your body. It’s very helpful to do just prior to engaging a meaningful conversation. You can do the meditation by yourself, or with a person who is about to join you in the conversation. You can even start a meeting with it. It’s … More Short Sweet Embodiment Meditation 5-3-19

Connection (Part 3) Social Media and Being Part of the Solution

April 30, 2019

I’m not what you’d call a “sky-is-falling” type of person. I stopped watching the news when I committed to being part of the solution, by bringing Reach Your Stars empowerment seminars to kids and teachers around 20 years ago. When you’re part of the solution, you’re too busy contributing to bother with repeat-fear-mongering. You’re doing something about … More Connection (Part 3) Social Media and Being Part of the Solution

Connection (Part 2)

April 28, 2019

A few days ago I shared a post about Connection and it’s been very well received, especially by those in our JBL community, which signals me that the message is aligned with our core values (yay!). This brings me so much joy! Yesterday, probably drawing from that inspiration, this lovely poster came through. (click image … More Connection (Part 2)

Connection

April 25, 2019

Do what you love. Make things you love. For people you love. The quality of your life, and your sense of connection, depends on it. XOXO Happy D! ps. Your sense of connection will impact everything else… your health, your success, your joy, your well-being, on every level and in every area of your life. … More Connection

Brene Brown Kicks Ass on Netflix – say adios to critics and trolls – GO GIRL!

April 19, 2019

Great presentation! Bravo Brené!! I love this: “If you are not in the arena getting your ass kicked on occasion because you were being brave, I am not interested in or open to your opinion about my work.” Hell Yeah!!! “There are millions of cheap seats in the arena. . . don’t pull that stuff from the cheap seats … More Brene Brown Kicks Ass on Netflix – say adios to critics and trolls – GO GIRL!