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Healing

How to Use Affirmations Effectively How to Use Affirmations Effectively

Affirmations get a bad rap. The phrase "putting lipstick on a pig" sums up the … Read More

sometimes dodging is more effective than fighting Cultivate Neutrality in the Face of Triggers

We all have triggers: situations that bring up old feelings that are out of … Read More

humor and play can help you shift states How to Defuse a Trigger

To actively defuse a trigger (instead of just letting it wear itself out), you … Read More

Oh noze! What's that noise? Healing Hyper-vigilance and Learning Peace

Those who grow up in an environment that is not safe (whether physically or … Read More

Nurturing helps us grow and flourish. Accepting Our Brokenness Helps Us Heal

One of the major tasks of healing is self-acceptance. While a lot can be gained … Read More

Spiritual Growth

Has Your Ego Co-Opted Your Growth Work? Has Your Ego Co-Opted Your Growth Work?

As a self-proclaimed self-help junkie, I can attest that it can get … Read More

Working With Confusion and Uncertainty Working With Confusion and Uncertainty

Confusion or indecision can be unsettling and uncomfortable. Sometimes the … Read More

Cultivating Self-Discipline is Best Done Gently Cultivating Self-Discipline is Best Done Gently

Self-discipline is tricky. In the movies, there is always a big motivating … Read More