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It Takes More Than a Promise

The connection between body and emotions is made. My July 1987 journal reads “I was once again bottling my emotions up in my body and so they manifested physically.”  And “I promise to be to be honest with myself and … Continue reading

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This is Like That – Making Meaning

There is great value in symbols and metaphor.  We humans are wired for story telling and making meaning out of our lives.  Stories help us to understand and find value in the lives we are living.  There is tremendous healing … Continue reading

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Trying Too Hard

Whoops!  I just caught myself trying too hard (again!).  I’ve been going outside my comfort zone, which is good for me, but it brings up my stuff, in that it brings up my fear, which tightens my muscles, spinning me … Continue reading

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Playing in the Ethers

My imagination has taken on new airs.  Or is it my intuition?  Either way, I have been having fun playing in it. It’s serious business, but it’s play too!  I’m reflecting on people’s lives.  I’m giving them new perspectives of … Continue reading

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Not so Serious!

I’m a pretty serious gal.  When I check in with the muscle tension in my body I notice that I’m more tense when I’m trying hard to do things the right way or when I am afraid of doing things … Continue reading

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Made Whole Again

Just after Thanksgiving I injured my knee while playing on a rope swing.  I was feeling  empowered and strong in my body from all my healing work in recent years.  I’ve been practicing yoga daily for three years.  I work … Continue reading

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Wendy’s Gifts

I’ve been thinking about Wendy a lot lately.  I met her through a mutual friend 20 years ago, shortly after my daughter was born and I became a mom.   She was very generous with gifts and gave me ornaments and … Continue reading

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