I’m sitting here, supposedly writing this post for you. My nerves feel frazzled, my mind is spinning. I want to write something useful, something that will bring a little ease and comfort into your day. But, right now I’m having a really hard time accessing those qualities for myself. Totally lacking ease and comfort in […]
Sensations: Speaking the Secret Language of the Body
Today, we are going to play with speaking Sensation. Yes, it’s a language. Yes, you will be able to speak it by the end of this post. But first, why? What’s the point? Sensations are the language (the words) of our bodies. They are how our bodies communicate with us. Speaking Sensation allows us to […]
It’s Sensational! The Never-Ending List of Sensations
This is a list of sensations or words based on the five senses (taste, touch, sound, smell, sight). Sensations are a fantastic way to describe whatever is going on in your body. I’ve divided this list up into categories that kind of make sense to me. The categories are very, very loose so keep that […]
The Danger of Adding your Self-Care Thing to your To-Do List
Have you ever had something you love turn into a giant, pressure-laden ‘should?’ For instance: One day, you don’t make it to the gym (or yoga, meditation, running, whatever it is that nourishes and supports you). You feel guilty, you beat yourself up, you tell yourself how you’ll make up for it with an extra […]
Grayness, Preferences, Making Decisions… Color!
It’s January. It’s gray. It’s dreary. Is your mood reflecting the weather? Do you feel gloomy, lost, confused, unfocused? Are you having a hard time making decisions or knowing what really matters to you? If so, you are in the right place. Let’s start with a story. Just prior to the holidays, I had so […]