Junk sound is like junk food to our nervous system. The constant sound of traffic noise, for example, can increase stress levels, especially for people sensitive to sound. Beautiful bird songs and nature sounds feed us. Harmonious sounds nourish the nervous system like a luscious meal of healthy whole foods. While writing today, I am …
It’s taking all my skills to stay in the flow this week. Sometimes I forget to use my tools and my energy management skills. Does that happen to you? I get in the flow and wobble back out. It’s intense out there! A lot is happening. Personal mastery is not that you never fall out …
Family dynamics and patterns from childhood can affect our adult lives. When we become aware of repeating childhood patterns, we can release them. Through brain retraining, we can find the freedom and inner resilience to express our authentic selves and thrive. Programming When you were a child, your brain was programmed by your parents and …
Underneath the stories that separate us, unity binds us into one family of humanity. Modern science has shown we are one race of humans who come in different colors, shapes, and sizes. In the past, pseudoscience justified racial categories. Social constructs were created for hierarchy and separation. The words of Maya Angelou ring true in …
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Responding gracefully to the unexpected takes practice. Being the bridge between inner and outer peace requires radical self-acceptance. How do you respond to the unexpected? In last month’s blog, we focused on the inner journey to be the bridge between inner and outer peace. How has your journey of inner peace gone this past month? …
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In February, we often celebrate relationships – or the lack of relationships. Loneliness, boredom, and conflicting priorities within relationships can trigger feelings of unworthiness and feeling not being good enough. This February, embrace and celebrate the significant relationship with yourself. When I felt lonely and bored in my dating years, I flung myself headlong into …
When has an insight or a higher truth suddenly emerged and surprised you? Maybe in the shower, walking in nature, or washing dishes? The shower stall seems to be a favorite place for insights to emerge. You’re fully present in your body, your mind is at rest and an insight percolates through from the inside. …
Personal growth is subjective and incremental. I’ve just passed a personal milestone that no one would recognize but me. Have you had those micro-moments of personal victory that no one knows about except you? Well, today I’m celebrating our personal victories and growth milestones. Cheers to you and your personal growth! Here’s my story: I …
According to the mature happiness theory, inner harmony is an essential facet of well-being – and well-being correlates with mental health and resilience. How do you find inner harmony when you’re feeling stretched? A client of mine is stretched between preschooler, teenager, disabled sibling, dying mother, spouse, and ex-spouse. Wowzer! That’s a lot of stretching. …
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When have you collaborated on a project for a better result than you could do alone? Maybe something simple like pulling off a surprise birthday party for a loved one, singing in a choir, or playing an instrument in a music group. I experienced a rush of joy singing the Hallelujah Chorus in a hundred-voice …
