Recently, I got to tick the “I got COVID box”, along with my family, cancel an exciting vacation and also revisit some deep inner-wounds (with the help of my therapist). I also watched The Ultimatum on Netflix, which can’t be unseen, so to say I’ve had better weeks would be an understatement. My family and […]
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Reflections On Mercy
I’d be lying if I said I gave much thought to the concept of Mercy. This Christmas I was given the beautiful book – Hallelujah Anyway: Rediscovering Mercy by Anne Lamott. Maybe you’re well acquainted with mercy, but in case you aren’t, mercy can be seen as offering forgiveness and unconditional love when our brain […]
I Don’t Know, I Don’t Know, I Don’t Know
One thing that really stuck with me from my time at the Barbara Brennan School of Healing was when one week we had the theme, “I don’t know”. We spent time leaning into how much we truly don’t “know” about life and this world and all of it’s mysteries. As a therapist and energy healer, […]
Intentional Gratitude: Helpful Or Over-Rated?
I’ve had a touch and go relationship with gratitude over the years. Growing up in a Christian community, we practised gratitude mostly through prayer and giving to those who needed money or connection. As I’ve shifted to becoming less religious and more spiritual, the messages I get are often about the importance of having an […]
The Art of Letting Shit Go
I’ve been rereading Michael Singer’s book, The Untethered Soul. I love the simplicity and clarity of this book and I’ve also been frustrated with the simplicity too. After his recommended step of opening one’s heart chakra no matter the circumstance, he then writes about “letting stuff go”. I have struggled with this recommendation for years. […]
The Art Of Opening The Heart Chakra
I’ve been rereading Michael Singer’s book, The Untethered Soul. I remember reading it for the first time five years ago and was in awe of Michael’s ability to capture a process towards inner peace & freedom with such clarity and simplicity. Reading this book felt like being bathed in something so pure. On the surface, Michael […]
