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 […]
The Ancestors-Overwhelm-Trauma Connection
Let’s define overwhelm. The Merriem-webster definition is: to overpower or overcome in thought or feeling :: overwhelmed with grief; overwhelmed by terror. A sense of inadequacy overwhelmed me. Overwhelmed with guilt. That’s the dictionary definition. It doesn’t really quite capture what I experience in my body when I feel overwhelmed. So, for the purposes of […]
When Overwhelm Strikes – 3 Practices to Restore Peace and Clarity
I’m in the middle of a pregnancy scare. As I’m typing, I’m waiting to find out either way. Fortunately, with regards to what I’m about to say, whether I am or not doesn’t matter. Let me set the scene. As many of you know, I’m married. We have one child. We actually kind of want […]
From Overwhelm to Peace with Owl – a free live class!
Note: this class already happened. Join the Tending the Sacred newsletter to be notified of upcoming events like this one. Do you feel stuck in a continuous loop of overwhelm? Does reading the news, being on social media, or just your day-to-day routine result in ongoing stress and anxiety? Believe me, I know how it […]
The Art of Listening (to your sacred self)
I’ve always been a listener. Part of it comes through childhood indoctrination–the whole ‘children should be seen but not heard’ thing. Also, when I was young, I recall my mother telling me that boys preferred to talk about themselves; if I wanted to be liked, it would behoove me to listen and ask questions versus […]
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