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Finding Your Tribe
Journal therapy pioneer Kathleen Adams writes in her book, Scribing the Soul – “Humans are tribal people.” Yes, we are. It explains the human need “to belong.” And in periods of pain, darkness, and disconnect – it is imperative to make that connection with “one’s tribe.” No one understands a feeling or a situation any more than someone else who has been through it – or who may still be going though it. This is what “finding your tribe” means to me. If you’ve ever felt disconnected – or on the outside looking in – I highly recommend David Whyte’s collection of poetry, “The House of Belonging.” He approaches this deep-rooted human desire in the most eloquent of ways. David Whyte – House of Belonging As you continue on…
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Dancing with Life’s “Ebb and Flow”
April’s full moon in Libra shines a strong moonbeam on balance. It can illuminate what’s needed to stay composed and aligned with your moral values, in a time of societal breakdown. The Moon in Libra is opposite the Sun in Aries, inspiring you to be courageous and true to your own sense of destiny. Imagine being Ginger Rogers – and every synchronicity crossing your path becomes Fred Astaire. You engage in a meaningful dance of “what is” – exploring each dance step and how it can fit into the overall picture of life. During this Libra moon phase, think “grace in space.” If you meet an obstacle or encounter resistance, dance like you expected it to be there. Libra’s skill is knowing just how to…
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How Have Your Money Beliefs Shaped Your Life?
Whether we realize it or not, many of us are stuck in a “money pattern” – and it affects everything we think, see, and do around money. Our beliefs about money have been handed down to us through generations, in a variety of different ways, shaping how we view the subject of money. Think about the news you see on television or hear on the radio or read in the newspaper. How much of it is fear-based? How much of it stems from scarcity – the fear of never having enough or being good enough? Now think about the news you’ve been given through others – about money. What have you learned about money – through your family, your friends, your colleagues, and from society?…
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How Does Stress and Overwhelm Lead to Anxiety and Depression?
There’s a topic that’s been weighing heavily on my mind over the past couple of years – and it has to do with society’s obsession with speed. Ever since I began my entrepreneurial journey, I’ve been told by business coaches and consultants, “People pay for speed.” I’ve watched companies compete for contracts saying, “We can do it faster.” I’ve observed consultants and coaches pushing their clients to, “Get it done NOW.” And as a mother of two school-age children, I’ve noticed this same obsession showing up in the area of education. I’ve heard countless politicians, analysts, and various experts go on and on about “the race to the top” – where states (and countries) race to get student test scores to the top of the list…
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How Does Spring Influence New Beginnings?
We all come to periods in our lives when we sit down and reflect on the path we have chosen – sometimes regretting certain choices and missed opportunities. And many of us have made drastic changes along the way, trying to make a fresh start in life. Yet no matter what we do, we always end up feeling the same way. The outer conditions may be different, but inside we’re still the same. So when and how does a genuine fresh start begin? Imagine taking a walk in nature and being surrounded by the colors and signs of spring. You notice the beautiful lavender petals of the crocus flowers, peeking through the ground. You see robins darting from tree to tree, singing sweet songs of…
