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Your Heart Is A Wild Woman.

Your heart is a wild woman; let her live fully in the knowledge that she is beautiful. Let her know that she is enough, existing as she is in this moment in time -- a reflection of the stars themselves. She holds the power and the perfection of the Universe inside of her. It is a perfection ...

wisdom

My Banging-Around Heart: Growing Up Unseen.

It is terrifying, arduous and painful work to discover, accept, and embrace all of who you really are, to let go of the story of being unseen, and to leave behind the paradoxical safety and comfort zone of your chaotic banging-around pain. It may feel insurmountable or impossible to believe ...

world

Resistance, Surrender & Perfect Alchemy.

Even now, when I’m broke, stuck, depressed, I still manage to hold my head up high, thoroughly maintaining my hard-earned level of resistance. This dark pervert part in me has the lead, still. It is crazy, mad, irresponsible, but so fucking strong and powerful; it’s holding the reins of my life ...

yoga

Free & Forgive Your Fears: Move Forward With Love & Light.

Things and people were removed from her life so she could find her source, her freedom, her true loves. She was scalped of all things familiar and close to her. These things were removed as if burned in that home while she watched and couldn’t do anything about it -- only watch. Watch as the ...

yoga

When Chronic Pain Took My Yoga Away.

I have to learn to be present. When the pain hits, I realize that it will eventually subside and I can only sit with it. I also realize I am far from the only person enduring pain. W.S. Merwin, a poet who appeared in my favorite documentary The Buddha, even said about suffering: “It’s at once ...

yoga

Dear Yoga Teacher: Please Touch Me.

I truly know that it takes time to properly adjust every student, and time is of the essence when we are trying to fit our practice into our busy days, but it is far more important that we get the corrections.

you & me

A Letter To The Woman He Loved Before Me.

At first, I wanted to hate you. You used to consume the love of a man that now loved me, and it’s only a natural reaction to feel threatened, angry, and frustrated when those feelings begin to well up. But I’ve learned over time that you seem like a pretty great person. I’ve learned over time ...

troublemakers

Life Always Gives You The Experiences You Need.

I’m not sure my relationship with J was simply about healing my big bad daddy wound, but I am certainly closer to my innocence than I was before we met.

you & me

What I Saw Unlocked And Rocked My Heart.

Throughout the years of working with children and families, I feel fortunate for all they have taught me. Learning is a reciprocal process, and gifts can be found in each shade of light and dark. I am a teacher and a counselor and a leader, but more often a follower of the needs of others.

world

Let’s Help Her & Be A Part Of A Story We Never Want To End.

We stand at the riverbank, our toes touching the water, our reflections looking up at us. We can swim upstream towards wholeness or float passively towards destruction. In fact, our humanity hinges on this very decision. Our reluctance or eagerness to answer the call of the Hero’s Journey ...

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