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Calm Your Overwhelm Series
Calming your fear and overwhelm may have become part of your daily routine. Winter typically calls us to cozy in and tend to our deeper nourishment, our dreams and fears—the deep waters within. This 4-week series shares self-nourishment practices through daily emails, Monday through Friday. Each takes about 2-3 minutes to read and 10-15 minutes to practice. This class is currently not available, but if you'd love me to offer it again, let me know!
Oh Those Critters
What did happen though was that the wild animals came closer and into our lives. I first really noticed it when I was outside in the garden, singing, one day.
Nourishing Your Nerves
By keeping the Vagus Nerve toned and in good condition, we impact many of our physical and emotional systems and build up our resilience to bounce back from challenge, stress & fear.
Empowering Holistic Wellness
For too long we have given our power away to those we see as authority figures, be it a practitioner, teacher, cultural structure …
Those Secret Dreams
I’ve always had a deep secret desire to be a singer songwriter. Not professionally but simply for the fun of it. But I never dared to expect that to happen. Still, it laid it the deep recesses of my being. And I had my guitar, just in case.
Sailing with Stress
No one in their right mind tries to learn how to sail here on the Columbia River in the windsurfing capital of the world. Ok, admittedly, not the wisest move ever.
Behind the Scenes
Each day is an adventure with highs & lows, twists and turns and side steps as we move along. That’s all just part of the journey.
Your Turn ...
A bit of fun. What would your caption be for this sketch and, if you’re so inspired, what’s the story or theme of it?
For the Well Being of All
Nature has its seasons. We are part of nature. So why is there so much resistance to natural cycles and flows in our culture? The short answer is due to
Why Me, Why Now
Too often we are sold a quick fix to get rid of the discomfort. It may or may not work but either way, to bypass the real issue that is coming to light is doing a disservice to you, your life and all others
The Co-Creative Cycle
Inspiration - This comes as a result of pondering ideas that interest you. One catches your attention and begins to form. You roll it around, giving it more thought, exploring and playing with what it could be.
As the World Turns ...
Yes, our outer world is in massive transformation and I hold to the belief that we will come out of this living much more intentionally, respectfully and compassionately. But to get there requires all of us to do our part …
Here we are ... now what?
Activate the energies within that promote inner joy, peace, harmony and stillness. Fill yourself up so that what you contribute to the world is offered from a place of fullness and overflow.
Your Verbiage Determines Your Profession
I was called to work on an injured racehorse and reduced the pain and inflammation to the point that the veterinarian could do his “doctoring.” I thought it might be the beginning of a business relationship.
Dreaming the Dreams of Winter
Winter is the season of dreaming, of deep nourishment, of stillness. And when we are able to embrace the gifts of the season, we have the energy, the clarity, the enthusiasm and the wisdom to make our dreams come true.
Is Your Intuition Speaking?
You are an intuitive being, you just are. And there are many ways to gather information that could be quite helpful. What are your ways?
Moving Into autumn
Autumn is the season of the Metal Element. A time that all things ‘fall’ whether it’s the leaves on the trees or our energy level as it moves inward, to become more yin, to begin the time of quiet introspection. A time of grief and acceptance.
Uniquely You
Rather than competing, let us celebrate that which we share and that which differentiates us from one another.