This message was recorded in response to a beautiful and caring woman who left a very long term abusive relationship only to land in another one – and who, today, finally broke through her old rules – to shed tears for her own experience. Our Joy-Based Living E-book offers a foundation of lifelong practices that … More Launching TEA TIME! Victimized to Victorious! (codependency, CPTSD/CPTSR)
A Course in Miracles says that our job is not to teach love (which is impossible) but to remove the blocks to our awareness of its constant, ever-radiant presence. I wonder, if maybe, that’s the task of our inner mother, our inner parent. To create a space, an environment, where love is free to BE. … More Mothers Day – Connection, Perfection and Freedom to Love
At the heart of codependency is a belief that YOU are somehow responsible for someone else’s happiness EVEN WHEN they are old enough to take responsibility for their own – but they don’t. They prefer to put it on you. If you have taken it on – (maybe you were too young to say no, … More Say Goodbye to Beasts of Burden – Yippee-Ki-yay! (codependency, CPTSD, CPTSR)
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!
Inspired and empowered relationships begin with your relationship with you. You can do this. You’re worth it. I want you to let your brightest light shine, to contribute the best in you… no matter what anyone else thinks about you! Our world needs your light, and so do you :-). When you let it shine, you … More Emotional neglect or abandonment – name it so you can tame it (CPTSD/ CPTSR)
How much do you welcome transformation? How well do you promote it? I say you’re worth it. Much love, Happy D! ps. This is a tribute to my first and most beautiful spiritual mentor (RIP) Carolene Heart, who was born on July 4 and who croaked on May 5, Cinco de Mayo. Love you, Lady!!!
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
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
Why would anybody – ever – in the history of humankind – put the brakes on their joy – if they hadn’t experienced some kind of trauma?They wouldn’t. Now, some people respond to trauma by repeating the behavior and traumatizing others. Because it’s familiar. Other people respond to trauma by repeating their experience, allowing themselves … More Trauma – a personal note from me
I know – 2 blog posts in 1 day? Yup! I’m comin’ out of a pollen-induced stupor (over the last couple of weeks… OY!) and it’s SOOOOOOO juicy good to feel ALIVE!!! If you’re out there – contributing – being authentic – making courageous attempts to be a force of good in the world – … More Trolls – 56 second message
