by debra | Jul 31, 2022 | Spirituality, Trauma / Anxiety / Somatic Experiencing
A friend and former vet tech posted this meme about reactive dogs. It resonated deeply with me. As I read the columns, it helped me understand the two different approaches. The column on the right is filled with judgment about the dog. The dog is bad, it’s the dog’s...
by debra | Jul 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
I hadn’t been to Steinke Basin for a couple weeks, and this morning I had space in my schedule, so out I went to enjoy a hike in nature. Redwing blackbirds chittered at me to let me know I was encroaching on their territory. I was also serenaded by two catbirds. The...
by debra | Jun 27, 2022 | Spirituality
When I consciously began walking my spiritual path, one of the first pieces of personal healing to happen was around my need to apologize. A dear friend pointed out just how often I said “I’m sorry.” Once she mentioned this, it was in my awareness and I began to...
by debra | Jun 14, 2022 | Energy Essentials for Empaths
Even for those who normally walk in the world with healthy energetic boundaries, the last several weeks have been especially challenging. One heartbreaking national and international news story after another have saturated our already full energy fields and sent many...
by debra | Jun 9, 2022 | Shamanism, Spirituality
This spring I recorded a 25-minute audio for the Society of Shamanic Practice on unraveling instinct injury and reclaiming lost power. The audience was a group of shamanic practitioners, but shamanic healing clients and shamanic students may find it helpful as well....
