“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.” ~ Alice Walker Having a strong masculine energy, it's been a lifelong challenge embracing my feminine spirit and feeling comfortable expressing it. When I was ten years old, my body began to develop quickly and I felt uncomfortable as boys began to notice, feeling self-conscious. Shame set in. I stopped playing sports and swimming at the local pool because these activities drew attention to my body. I refused to wear a bathing suit or anything remotely revealing and did everything I could to hide my body. The more self-conscious I became, the more I lost my … [Read more...]
Honoring Healthy Energetic Boundaries When Caregiving
Healthy caregiving is a loving, energetic exchange in which we are the conduits for light force energy. This exchange results in a positive energy flow first to ourselves and then to others through the heart center. As a true caregiver, we can open our heart compassionately in healthy detachment and maintain a positive flow of energy with the other person without suffering with them. This compassionate detachment keeps us from taking things “to heart” which can stress the heart center, resulting in physical and emotional distress or depression. The pattern of caretaking, on the other hand, takes its toll on us physically, emotionally, even … [Read more...]
6 Prescriptions for Restoring Your Inner and Outer Balance
Creating balance in our life is key to enhancing our health, relationships, and wellbeing. We are experiencing a particularly intense period of healing, self-discovery, and personal transformation. During this tumultuous shift, we can create inner balance by trusting ourselves and moving through these times with lightness, love, and an inner knowing that we are prepared for whatever comes our way. It is essential that we balance our energies by taking precious care of ourselves and by letting go of more in our lives than ever before. When you think of balance, you probably visualize a scale where both sides are equal. But balance isn’t about … [Read more...]
The Message in the Miracle: Healing Old Wounds
Last Tuesday morning I was excited to open my e-mail anticipating further instructions for a women’s empowerment summit I was invited to do and had previously been a part of. I had talked with the host’s virtual assistant just the day before and was looking forward to the interview that we scheduled with her. But when I read the e-mail, my heart sunk. The note said that my e-mail list size was too small to meet their requirements and for that reason I would no longer be included in the summit. I still struggle with the masculine business model that many in the industry use that puts ‘numbers’ over relationships or wisdom. Tears filled my … [Read more...]
