Learning to Tolerate Comfort

I was reading Kylie’s blog the other day. This particular line caught my eye: “Sink into comfort. See how much you can stand.” I was nodding as I was reading thinking, “Wow. that’s so true and that’s something I want to write about. “ Then I re-read it and realized it actually said ‘Sink into [...]

The Importance of a Really Good Wallow

I’ve noticed a theme with a few of my clients lately – a theme of being afraid to really feel whatever is going on for them. The actual feelings and the situations that are bringing them up are widely varied. The commonality lies in the fear that if they truly feel the feelings, they will [...]

Setting Seasonal Intents

It’s that time again – the time of year when light and dark are balanced – for a moment at least. For me this means it is time to review my past Seasonal (90-Day) Intents and set new ones for the next season – Spring! It’s kind of a 90-Day To-Do list – except that [...]

Noticings on Flow (and the lack thereof)

Flow. That magical quality that allows everything to happen with such ease and grace when present. That magical quality that leads to all sorts of unpleasantness and potential embarrassment when absent. Flow. Something I want to experience more of in my life. And, something I’ve been intentionally focusing on for the past 2 weeks as [...]

On Feeling Alone – Together

Lately, I’ve been feeling intensely alone. Not lonely. I very seldom feel lonely. Here’s how I distinguish between the two: Loneliness is that desire to be with other people when you are by yourself. That feeling you get when you really want others (or one particular other) near you. Alone is something deeper. You can [...]