Presence, Self Care Practices, Spiritual Awakening, Trauma
The world and especially our own minds demand so much from us that it can be extremely challenging to slow down and listen. One of the ways I support my physiology in slowing down is to notice that there is already a quiet and attentive presence here in every...
Nervous System, Presence, Self Care Practices, Spiritual Awakening, Trauma
My morning prayer is that I will see, hear, touch, taste or smell something that fills me with a sense of wonder. This morning it was the sound of a woodpecker in the far off distance and I simply stopped and listened. I just listened. For those few moments I was...
Nervous System, Presence, Trauma
It’s a gorgeous morning here on the West Coast. The sun is out and the air is cool and fresh. This morning reminds me of camping on the north end of Vancouver Island; unzipping the tent flap to be welcomed by nature in her most natural and pristine setting. The...
Nervous System, Presence, Trauma
I was in the kitchen making dinner last night when I heard my little dog, Maisie, cry out in pain. I’ve only ever heard that sound once before so I knew immediately what it was. Her dew claw was caught in a crocheted blanket on the couch. I ran as quickly as I...
