Little Nudges

Nervous System, Presence, Trauma

I listen to life’s little nudges.  They are usually subtle but deliberate at the same time.  They move through my body as a simple and direct impulse “do this”.  They never make sense to my mind and my personal agenda but I follow them anyway.  I trust them.  I don’t...

Holy Mother – Prayer of the Separate Self

Poetry, Spiritual Awakening

Holy Mother I need your help today. I need to know you’re close by. Help me remember who I really am and release the patterns that keep me bound and limited by the past. I need to feel your presence. Your love and your protection. Please: Free my heart. My soul. My...

Shoes at the Door

Poetry

Shoes at the door both mine both pointing in opposite directions. One a warm cozy pair of slippers. The other a sturdy pair of walking shoes. I could slip into my warm cozy slippers and have a gentle slow day. I could slip into my sturdy walking shoes and venture out...

Nervous System Reminders for the Holidays

Nervous System

Nervous System Reminders for the Holidays Slowness helps us feel more connected to our bodies. Avoid painful and worrisome narratives. Don’t scare yourself. Don’t scold yourself. Listening to your bodies cues of YES and NO. Notice when you have too much...

Always the Same

Presence, Trauma

When I wake up in the morning the first thing I am struck by is the stillness. I walk through the dark with an intent to not disturb this immense silence. I light a candle to honour the Holy and the Benevolent nature of existence. This is more real and true in my...