3 essential elements of a conscious community – SASSY SUNDAY 21 of 52

Your spirit, your feelings and your authentic contribution really do matter. Our world needs the most radiant and gorgeous aspect of your being to come forward and shine brighter. One thing that truly helps is having supportive and conscious relationships which nurture the best in each other to come forward. I hope you enjoy this video. Let me know what you think. … More 3 essential elements of a conscious community – SASSY SUNDAY 21 of 52

Good-enough love #lioness Episode 51

Episode 51 Michele and I did it again. Today’s episode was #51 and we talked about having Good Enough Love with ourselves and others. This podcast is a great one to listen to, especially if your having a rough day. Or week. Or moment. Negative feelings can arise due to difficult experiences but they can … More Good-enough love #lioness Episode 51

Processing anger – and sadness and impatience, too #exittheloop

Remember these guys from the movie MULAN? I love how the little guy expresses his anger. And how the big guy holds him. Debbie Happy Cohen, author and coach, is also the founder of Joy-Based Living. Her Master’s Degree is in counseling, specializing in family systems, healing emotional trauma, and practical spirituality. Also affectionately known … More Processing anger – and sadness and impatience, too #exittheloop

Brands, personas, happiness and truth

These days we all seem to have a brand, a persona, an i-self. In this strange environment, it can be tricky to stay true to you. But I think being true to you is key to true joy. I’d like to offer my experience of navigating this new terrain. My thoughts are not perfect or … More Brands, personas, happiness and truth

How to honor your spirituality as you heal and as you grow – the light in your eyes matters.

Quick note: I’ll address trauma and how it relates to this topic at the end of this post. #CPTSR #CPTSD #codependency I’ve seen a growing trend where really popular motivational interviewers are combining SCIENCE with psychology and coaching. But they’re completely skipping the conversation about the immeasurable, mysterious topic of spirituality. I call BS. I … More How to honor your spirituality as you heal and as you grow – the light in your eyes matters.

When people you love suffer – What to do #recap #codependency #cptsd #cptsr #teatime #playlist

I don’t know about you, but if you’re like me and even ONE person you love is suffering, it takes away from your sense of joy. This is NOT codependency. This is HUMAN. One of the reasons I’m so committed to breaking down and sharing these heavy deep topics of codependency/ CPTSD/ CPTSR is because … More When people you love suffer – What to do #recap #codependency #cptsd #cptsr #teatime #playlist

The main danger of invisible abuse (cptsd or cptsr) – stuffing grief is a form of self-abuse

Update Jan 18, 2020: This blog post continues to receive a lot of views, so I have been on a search for you to refer you to someone who is licensed who can support you in healing CPTSR/ CPTSD – someone who knows their stuff, is friendly and professional, and is competent and caring. As … More The main danger of invisible abuse (cptsd or cptsr) – stuffing grief is a form of self-abuse

Validation, Depths of Healing, Freedom Within, 2019

When rage has nowhere to go Because a bully has you hiding in fear Shame grows. When hidden rage is strong Shame deepens. Your light hides with it. Deeper. And then . . . Someone comes along and meets you At the depths Validates the hidden shameful experience And says, “Hello. You’re safe now. I … More Validation, Depths of Healing, Freedom Within, 2019

Where do all the feelings go? (Part I)

That depends. On whether they are honored or shamed. Whether they are treated with loyalty or betrayal. Whether they are welcomed with your presence or rejected through your absence. Tune in. Today. Right now. This moment. You Know Where They Go. Shhh… listen within… I’ll say more in a future blog post. For now, take … More Where do all the feelings go? (Part I)