by debra | Mar 11, 2022 | Personal Healing, Spirituality
Several years ago the cats and I were reading in bed one night. They suddenly became very interested in something on the floor. When I realized they were watching a centipede scuttle along the floorboard, I panicked. I jumped out of bed as gracefully as possible with...
by debra | Mar 11, 2022 | Ancestral Healing, Personal Healing, Spirituality
Some parents play favorites. They choose a child to be “the golden one.” This child can do no wrong. Unfortunately when a family has decided that someone is “good,” there is often someone deemed “bad.” This other child is seen as unable to do anything right. All the...
by debra | Mar 11, 2022 | Personal Healing, Spirituality
Every time one of my new series begins, each participant sets a personal intention to guide their healing for the duration of the class. I often keep the secret from myself that I will also be called on to set an intention. It comes as a surprise the evening we do...
by debra | Mar 11, 2022 | Personal Healing, Spirituality
One of the best things about being a shamanic practitioner is witnessing the growth of clients and students. When I ask what positive shifts they’ve seen since the last session, their response may be “not much.” When they start to share, it’s clear the seemingly...
by debra | Mar 11, 2022 | Personal Healing, Spirituality
Several months ago, I was weepy and emotional, doing some deep catharsis. I did my best to be present with the pain so it would move through rather than lingering. My soul began whispering in its quiet voice that a hug would help me put my pieces back together. Human...
by debra | Mar 11, 2022 | Personal Healing, Spirituality
I once told my therapist I was afraid of being needy. Her response helped me shift this old piece of programming. She counseled me that having needs doesn’t make you needy. Everyone has needs. Likewise, having emotions doesn’t make you emotionally unstable. Everyone...
