What’s your fear story? What’s your pain story? Fear and pain stories represent another facet of the shadow in that the reasons we use them are often hidden from our conscious minds. Fear stories are the terrifying tales we tell ourselves over-and-over Read More
Month: January 2020
Beware (and Be Aware): The Danger of Spiritual Bypassing
You hear the term spiritual bypassing more and more frequently in conversations taking place in New Age and spiritual communities, but what does it mean? Have you done it yourself? And why is it problematic? This post will explore the Read More
Minimal Ritual: Getting unstuck and making space in your life
I recently learned about a feng shui ritual for bringing fresh energy into your life. The new year seemed like a perfect time to give it a try. The basics of the ritual: each day for nine days in a Read More
The Smart Substitute: Saying I’m sorry all the time is degrading your self-worth
I woke up on Christmas day with the first lines from Joni Mitchell’s song Down to You in my head. I couldn’t seem to move on with my day until I listened to the song. After listening to it a couple of Read More
Gossip Isn’t Good for You: How talking shit can wreck your integrity
Gossip isn’t good for you, but you already know that. Loosely defined, gossip is talking about someone from your family, work, church, or community behind their back, and typically in a way, you would not want them to overhear. Gossip Read More