Tag: inspired action

Stop Damming It. Tears can magically transmute trauma. 11 reasons we hold them back. (Codependency, CPTSD, CPTSR)

May 25, 2019

The more I learn about tears (especially those of compassion for others and/ or self-compassion), the more magical they feel to me. But when I stop and think about it, it’s actually quite logical. We are feeling-beings. And when feelings get stuck, we humans tend to either explode or atrophy – simply because the feelings … More Stop Damming It. Tears can magically transmute trauma. 11 reasons we hold them back. (Codependency, CPTSD, CPTSR)

TEA TIME coming soon!

May 22, 2019

(click to enlarge) Every single day, it seems, I receive a very personal message from someone who is working through and breaking through some really deep stuff. While this thrills me to no end, I know there are so many others who are facing the same experiences, and this is inspiring me to launch a … More TEA TIME coming soon!

Delighted and Thank You – Top posts 2019

May 20, 2019

I just saw the stats for this year’s top posts thus far and it brought a smile to my face to recollect writing them and to imagine so many of you enjoying them. I appreciate you, dear readers. Thank you! Much love, HappyD! Ps. There’s a search button at the footer of this site if … More Delighted and Thank You – Top posts 2019

Note to broken record superego introject inner critic (cptsd/ cptsr/ healing) Secret Garden Police Academy Forrest Gump

May 19, 2019

Soon after posting the last post (advice for walking through Pete Walker’s Books – CPTSD and Tao of Fully Feeling), a client sent this collage to me. KUDOS to her! I’m sharing it with permission. May you feel inspired. May you be set free. #artasmeditation #artastransformation #artheals Click to enlarge. Title: note to broken record superego … More Note to broken record superego introject inner critic (cptsd/ cptsr/ healing) Secret Garden Police Academy Forrest Gump

4 disconnections worth healing – Gabor Mate wisdom

May 18, 2019

I don’t normally post other people’s videos here at the JBL blog, but this 5 minutes with Dr. Gabor Maté is awesome and it’s what we’re standing for at JBL … We are wired for connection, especially in these 4 core areas: WE are so worth our very own time, energy, attention and effort. Let’s … More 4 disconnections worth healing – Gabor Mate wisdom

Key to Self-Care and Jonathan Debut!

May 11, 2019

How committed are you to self-care? Do you ever hold back or not follow through on what you know would be good or healthy or just awesome for you? Watch this video and comment below. Say hi to Jonathan too! Much love, Happy D!

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

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

If trauma narrows our vision, does ambition widen it?

April 15, 2019

Ambition seems to be a touchy word in our culture, as though it means you’re selfish, self-centered, or greedy. I don’t think any of these things are true. I think ambition means that you’re taking yourself and your gifts and your contribution seriously. In yesterday’s post, I shared a poster titled “From Powerblind to Running … More If trauma narrows our vision, does ambition widen it?

Embodiment Meditation 4-8-19

April 8, 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 Embodiment Meditation 4-8-19