Remember Snow White and the Seven Dwarves? Cinderella? Pinocchio? So many more stories ingrained in our psyches? How deeply are we living out these fairy tales without being aware? Which one can you name in a flash? Are you holding onto a theme for your life? Could it be time to retire it? Personally, my nickname for years was Sleepy, … [Read more...]
Connect Your Pieces and Parts
Walking in my former neighborhood, I often passed a property that offered changing views of an old home being taken apart. I hoped someone was saving intricate moldings or original doors…that some of that home would find its way to newly shine in another spot. Sadness arose in me seeing bones of the home sitting bald while a roof peak sat … [Read more...]
You Can’t Make a Wrong Choice
My client wrestles before speaking, and when she proceeds, she expresses fear about making a wrong move, walking through the wrong door. I understand. Who among us hasn’t hesitated before deciding to move ahead? I have a lot of compassion for myself and my clients in fear about an unknown future. I was the same way, until I learned a … [Read more...]
You Don’t Really Belong in Our Family – the Pain of Separation
I’m guessing many (all?) of us have experienced lots of feelings of separation. In fact, close your eyes to bring those feelings into view. Maybe you’re even experiencing a few of them in your reality at the moment. Where is there separation in your life? I know a woman who’s estranged from her brother. Another who hasn’t spoken to her … [Read more...]