The Guilt of Anxiety

The Guilt of Anxiety

Winter was always valid as an excuse for me to admire the world from a distance without guilting myself into anxiety and worry that I am not Being or Doing enough. But why only in the cold months? Most people would agree a cozy warm blanket and hot drink are preferred...
Confirmation Bias & Trauma Recovery

Confirmation Bias & Trauma Recovery

Some know I’m writing my second book and it includes a chapter on the concept of Acknowledgment in trauma recovery.  So, recently in a deep discussion about Acknowledgment,  I knew I understood the concept but was challenged by exactly how I began to...
It’s Up To Us

It’s Up To Us

When I learn a frightening truth that affects my family — the children I gave birth to, their families, and my grandchildren, I take it personally.  My first reaction to the “news” was what? How the hell did we get here? I knew how; however, my...
Integration of Love with Awareness

Integration of Love with Awareness

The Legend of Two Moons:Integration of Love with Awareness I find myself reminded of this lesson over and over:We see what others want us to see, we Hear what they want us to hear, while many seem to be remiss in trusting what is felt by the mind, body, and spirit....
Courage to Feel

Courage to Feel

Sometimes, my senses become oversaturated with objects, structures, signs, and noise, to the point of detaching from myself and their purpose. That detachment can morph into a dissociative state. Though I do this for my protection, it’s a place I prefer not to...