Most, if not all of us, know the experience of feeling anxious or being in some level of fight, flight or freeze, deadening or collapse. We know what it is like to feel scared, uncertain, worried, agitated, or irritable. Metta meditation can help us experience a feeling of safety and a settled nervous system. This practice is an invitation to connect to feelings of well-being, ease, peace, and happiness for yourself and the world.
Read moreLoneliness, Grief and Connection
Generally speaking, when we feel lonely and/or sad, we need some form of connection. That is the paradox of this time: we are separated and feel lonely and need to be with people. Whether it’s in person or not, we all need to feel held and connected to other human beings.
Read moreHealing is Possible
My biggest take away from this experience is that, as the title of this blog says, healing is possible. It may not look how we expect it to. It may be on the physical, emotional or spiritual level. We might not be aware of it as it is happening, but some day, down the line, we may look back and realize how far we have come.
Read moreLiving in the Here and Now
Our culture is one of busy-ness, productivity and being on the go. It can be an act of resistance to slow down. An act of self-care. A form of activism. What keeps us all moving so fast? What are we afraid would happen if we paused? How do we come back into balance and cultivate habits of pausing, slowing down and being present?
Read moreSelf-Care for the Holidays
Where do you find meaning during the holiday season? How do you focus on what nourishes your spirit and let go of the rest? One way to practice self-care this time of year is to seek out experiences that touch your heart.
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