The Phases (or Moods) of Ortho-Bionomy are the key to the depth and healing potential of this work. However, I’ve yet to read a really clear, fairly concise explanation of what they are or how they feel. So, here’s my experiential explanation of the phases from two perspectives: both as a practitioner of this system […]
A Rather Goofy Suggestion for Coping with the Remainder of 2009
Initially, I wanted to write something about the New Year. But, the more I thought about it, the more I realized that a) we aren’t there yet and b) where we are is smack-dab in the middle of holiday madness. So, instead, I have a rather goofy suggestion to help you cope with whatever chaos, […]
How to Bring a Little Ease into Your Holiday Season
It’s the holidays… perhaps you’ve noticed? Festive music, garish signs advertising who-knows-what, parties, lights, and of course, tons of additional external and internal pressure. Right? Over the past week, I’ve been in a funk. Totally disoriented and paralyzed by this vague sense of things I should be, want to be, and need to be accomplishing. […]
Sometimes, Running from Pain IS the Best Option!
A while back I wrote a post about how we tend to isolate and cut ourselves off from the parts of our bodies that are hurting. I used the analogy of not allowing everyone to sit at the Thanksgiving table and gave a suggestion for how to invite the hurting parts back to the table. […]
Nothing Works: Is that True?
Today, I’m going to do things a bit differently. Instead of the usual article plus self-care suggestion, I’m going to share with you an exercise I did to help me find right relationship at a time when I was experiencing extreme pain. And, if you want, you can do the exercise with me! Last Thursday, […]