Aug 13, 2023 | Befriending sadness and grief, Healing, Love & Relationships
Recently I received an emotional blow, unexpected and surprising. For a few days (weeks) I was challenged to move through without the emotional bombardment of deep sadness and self ridicule. I opened myself up to someone in a way I haven’t in a long time, and in the...
Jun 19, 2023 | Contemplations, Expanding self-awareness, Joy & Contentment, Love & Relationships, Overcoming self-doubt and fear
About 25 years ago I wanted to live in a community called Noelleville; a place where I had all my friends. My vision wasn’t a town that revolved around me, it was for community, I just didn’t have the language to express that. I wanted to have a life that was full of...
Dec 12, 2022 | Befriending sadness and grief, Contemplations, Expanding self-awareness, Healing
As you transition into the darkest days of the year, you’re likely busy. The holiday season is always rife with activity, and whether you’re a festive indulger or this season feels annoying, there tends to be a frenetic frequency in the air. In the midst of all the...
Jul 24, 2022 | Expanding self-awareness
I’ve been a lifelong mover, in work and in life. Sitting still isn’t something I often do, and I’m not sure if this is something you can relate to? When I started practicing yoga 20 years ago, I struggled with the ‘savasana’ at the end of class. I’d often get up and...
Jul 4, 2022 | Overcoming self-doubt and fear, The wisdom of anger
Fear is a natural emotion. It’s a survival instinct that provokes a heightened emotional response designed to grab our attention. Any emotion that does that is healthy and normal. The thing with fear is that we often react instinctively instead of exploring the...