I’ve spent 20 years learning to be present in my body and feel my feelings – to not run from them, to not repress them, to not deny them. Also: refining skills that allow me to not become overwhelmed by the feelings and/or act out from them in ways that are harmful to myself or […]
When There’s Nothing Left for You
I’m going to jump right in: We spent (essentially) the entire fall season sick. It started with my son throwing up all over me in the middle of the night followed by five nights and five days of fever. Also: five days and five nights of no sleep for me. By day four, I was […]
Who Are You Inviting In?
Last week I began to tell a story about how my entire internal world entered complete chaos when I first initiated contact with my ancestors. Of course, I had no guidance, was doing it all on my own, and, basically, had no idea what I was doing. You will be better prepared than me. I’m […]
7 Years After Meeting My Ancestors – A Reflection
This autumn marks seven years since I entered into a conscious relationship with my ancestors. It wasn’t a pretty beginning. In fact, if I had known what was going to happen before I started, I likely wouldn’t have had the courage to enter into a relationship with them at all. Here’s what happened. When I […]
This Stress We Feel – It Might Not All Be Ours
The rains have returned – at least here in Oregon. Today is dark with cold rain splattering against the window. This time of year draws me inward. I feel more reflective, more attuned to my internal world of feelings and, in general, crave even more sleep and alone time than usual (both in short supply […]
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