I am a procrastinator OR I procrastinate. Is there a difference? One describes myself and the other is an action. 'I' does not lose itself to procrastinate but I am is enslaved by procrastination. Today I am thinking about identity...
What is a Scapegoat? To put it plainly: a person blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others. What does that mean exactly? It means that if you are someone's scapegoat, you are going to be the reason someone else did or said something, or the reason something happened, or more broadly YOU are…
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out last night! The energy was so lovely and I am grateful for these opportunities to hold space…
Cover art: William Adolphe Bouguereau (1825-1905) The Youth of Bacchus (1884) On Maenads The Maenads were the female followers of Dionysus in Greek Mythology. The word Maenads in Greek means "raving ones". In Roman Mythology they were called the Bacchae as followers of Bacchus, Dionysius' Roman counterpart. Maenads were known for their intoxicated frenzy and erratic and violent behaviours while…
➤➤ MINDFLIX: A Time Travel Trip to End Your Guilt Trip, narrated by Olivia Kissper:https://payhip.com/b/7wpqY ‘’Mindflix was such an amazing experience. I wa...
Part I of a series of reflections on Addictions. Exploring what they are, where they come from, and how we might use that knowledge to overcome them. I will share my personal struggle with caffeine, food, and nicotine addictions.
V&E Voice of the Voiceless Series providing the definition and etymology of keywords for the renewal of your body, mind, and spirit. Exploring the relationship between language and personal wellness. First in the series I will look at the word: Renewal.
What is ASMR? ASMR or Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response is essentially the relaxation tingles felt first in the scalp and moves through the spine and into the body when in a state of relaxation. ASMR uses 40 or more sensory triggers to induce relaxation What's the Wiki-Definition? "Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) signifies the subjective experience of 'low-grade euphoria' characterized by 'a…
Yes, the Skunk. Late at night after doing some intense shadow work I went outside and as I was standing there a skunk emerged from the shadows only a few feet from where I was standing. We both had that moment... that, holy shit! moment. The Skunk Confidence, Introspection, Respect, Humble Power The Skunk is a…
This morning I was struck by the realization that while the internet can be a volatile and scary place, there are some people who have discovered safe little corners where they can connect with others and feel safe enough to share their lives and their stories. I find sharing online tremendously difficult and often feel embarrassed by it,…
Moonrise By Hilda Doolittle Will you glimmer on the sea? Will you fling your spear-head On the shore? What note shall we pitch? We have a song, On the bank we share our arrows— The loosed string tells our note: O flight, Bring her swiftly to our song. She is great, We measure her by…
The second in the V&E series Zarathustra's Discourses I am discovering what it means to transition from the passive being (emergence) to the active becoming (vehemence).
I have found Yoga to be an extremely helpful practice to manage the issues that stem from ADHD. Additionally, the physical aspect of Hatha is extremely beneficial to counteract the side effects of the ADHD medication I take. With any learning or psychological difficulties, the best way to manage is to balance the body, mind, and…
A short reflection based on the reading of the poem Cradle Song written by Alfred Lord Tennyson: why, in our youth are we so eager to leave our mothers, to leave the nest, to grow? With exceptions, most of the dangers in life are beyond the safety of our homes and yet we seem to…
I have been wondering, what exactly are we missing when we communicate through text- based technology? I want to explore the idea of non-verbal communication and how it differs from reading between the lines. What is Non-Verbal Communication? Half of our brain communicates strictly through non-verbal (or textual cues) Non-verbal communication is expressed through our…
Is thinking opposed to feeling or do they work together? How can we use our feelings to generate wellness? We look at feeling in the body, emotional mind and spirit to see how each aspect utilizes feeling to create impressions that help us in the development of holistic wellness. In order to truly practice holistic…
To emerge is to come to light Emergence is being or coming into view and it is the realization that we have not been awake in our own lives: that we have drifted away from our true intentions, or denied our true selves.
A few months ago, I came across this comical piece from the New Yorker about working from home. It’s hilarious, mostly because it’s a little too accurate. Everyone who works from home is at risk of getting sucked into a vortex of unstructured-ness, a wormhole of “I have nowhere to go, nobody to see, no […]…
One Art BY ELIZABETH BISHOP The art of losing isn’t hard to master; so many things seem filled with the intent to be lost that their loss is no disaster. Lose something every day. Accept the fluster of lost door keys, the hour badly spent. The art of losing isn’t hard to master...
My theme this week is Forgiveness. What is it, and how does it manifest in the stories of our lives. What leads us to forgive and why is it important? A poem by Emily Dickinson Forgiveness My heart was heavy, for its trust had been Abused, its kindness answered with foul wrong; So, turning gloomily…
