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...
Nervous System, Self Care Practices, Trauma
I spent much of my life in a state of dorsal vagal shutdown with a lot of forced participation in life. I participated in life but I didn’t really have the capacity to feel it. My capacity for enjoyment, happiness and excitement was impaired by my systems tendency...
Nervous System, Self Care Practices, Trauma
I woke up with anxiety this morning. Some people refer to anxiety as a disorder but I see it as a natural response to life experiences that were or are overwhelming. For those of us who grew up in homes that were unsafe; that lacked nurturing and a foundation that...
