I Just Want To Feel Happy
I just want to feel happy. Is that too much to ask? After spending most of my life searching for happiness (sometimes in some really strange ways), the “giving up” felt so good. But I’m not talking about giving up the way you might think. I mean giving up my belief in...
Ego Death & Spiritual Awakening: What’s It All About?
“The Ego is a veil between humans and God.” ― Rumi In This Article What is the Ego? What Is Ego Death? Does The Ego Really Die? The Scary Part Of Facing The Ego The Process of Transcending the Ego Steps Toward Spiritual Awakening Stage 1 – The Dark Night of the...
What Is The Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn Response?
If a bear were heading your way, do you think you'd try to fight the bear, run away, or freeze in fear? Your response may depend on what you experienced and learned growing up. While we don't typically run into bears in everyday life, we do encounter plenty of...
High Anxiety? 5 Things You Can Do To Find Relief
Most of my life I was plagued with high levels of anxiety. I understand how it feels to live in chronic survival mode, looking at people and life as threats. I also understand what it’s like to find some relief and healing. To work through traumatic situations and...
Trauma Survivor? Why Body-Based Therapy Is Essential
{Note: I wrote this post for Daily Motivation. Here is the introduction, but to finish reading the post, click the "Read More" link below.} When many people think of “trauma survivors”, they think of combat veterans, victims of abuse, sexual violence, physical injury,...
Want A Better Relationship? Learn Your Attachment Style
We want secure, fulfilling relationships, right? But many certainly don’t turn out the way we want, and we end up heartbroken, ashamed, frustrated, angry, and lonely. On a brighter note, what if we can come to understand ourselves and our partner better by looking at...
Ego: What Is It & Why Should I Care?
“Kill the ego! It’s a monster!” I’ve heard this a lot over the years, but is the ego a monster that needs killed? What exactly is the ego? Why should we care? Let’s dive into the world of ego a bit today, because when you come to understand the concept and structure...
Rewiring The Anxious Brain In A World That Seems Unsafe
No doubt many people have been feeling unsafe in a world of uncertainty the past year. With the invisible threat of COVID-19 swirling the planet, it’s safe to say even those who typically feel secure have been on edge. This brings me to the topic of anxiety, which is...
How To Enjoy A Deeper Emotional Connection With Your Partner
Feeling connected emotionally with your partner or spouse is a big deal for many people. While some may cringe at the thought, others really crave that deep and meaningful emotional connection. For your relationship to really flourish, connecting at that deeper, more...
Fearful Avoidant Attachment Style: What Is It? Do You Have It?
If you want to understand yourself and your relationships better, learning about attachment styles should be on your “to do” list. The reason is that the way you “attached” to your primary caregivers as a baby/child have a direct influence on your adult relationships....
Not Feeling Seen Or Heard? Here’s What You Can Do
Relationships are important. From the moment we're born, forming secure connections with others is of primary importance based on survival, but also based on preference. From infants to children to adults, we all desire to feel seen and heard. By seen and heard, I...
Anxious – Preoccupied Attachment Style: What Is It & Do You Have It?
An estimated 20 percent of the population freaks out at the thought or reality of being alone. They overly rely on people seeking to soothe underlying anxiety that started zapping their nervous system as a child. That over-reliance often causes them to come off as...
Inner-Child Healing Work: Your Inner Child Says “Wake Up!
“She held herself until the sobs of the child inside subsided entirely. I love you, she told herself. It will all be okay.”― H. Raven Rose Introduction The concept of inner child healing work may cause some people to scratch their heads. Inner child? You mean to tell...
11 Things Your Inner Child Wants To Hear From You
Dan is stuck in life. He gets up every morning and puts a smile on for his work peers, but inside, he’s depressed and angry. He’s 28 and thought by now, his life would be a lot different. He thought he’d be married with children, have a nice house in the suburbs, and...
How To Create A Sacred Altar For Prayer & Worship
If you've been wondering how to build an altar, here is a practice guide that will help you out. “The energy in here is so inviting. It’s peaceful, so soothing.” It’s not uncommon to hear this when someone comes to visit. They immediately sense good, peaceful vibes in...
Reparenting Your Inner Child: What Does It Mean? How Do We Do It?
My grandson is almost two. I’ve watched him grow in wonder and curiosity over the past two years and it’s been wonderful. I watch him look at the world. As I watch, I wonder what he’s downloading into his subconscious. His mind. I wonder what assumptions he’s making....
Attachment Styles: How Do You Attach To Others?
Attachment Styles: How Do You Attach To Others? We've explored the nature of codependency and how it can slowly ruin a relationship. You get into a relationship and things seem so amazing when the “love high” is going on. However, at some point the relationship takes...
What Does It Mean To Be A Highly Sensitive Person?
You’re too sensitive! You feel way too much!” If you’ve ever heard that from someone, then you may be interested in learning what it really means to be a highly sensitive person (HSP). Let me start by saying being sensitive is not a negative trait. If others have...
Shadow Work: Dig Up Your Real Self
Most of the stuff you’re upset about has nothing to do with the person you’re squawking at. Not an easy pill to swallow for most people. Shadow work. It’s a theme I’ve dove into the last several years, which in all honesty, has made me feel legit cray-cray at times....
I’m Sad. Ok, Ok, I’m Depressed. What Can I Do?
I’m Sad. Ok, Ok I’m Depressed. What Can I Do? Come mighty breakdown, break me wide open. Carve your name in the caverns of my hollow heart. Rip off the blinders & cut the shadow’s cord. I can’t take one more day of this pitch black. This sandpaper love has...