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Mindfulness

I no longer have to stay small in order to survive.

July 19, 2022 0Comments

It’s no secret that our early formative years were instrumental in laying in our nervous system’s foundations. At a very young age, we learned deep in our bodies what felt “safe” - and what did not. And it may have not felt safe to fully be who we truly were. Even if there was no…

How does your nervous system respond to the seasons?

June 19, 2022 0Comments

A rainbow in New Mexico. How does your nervous system respond to the seasons? While celebrating my one year anniversary of moving to New Mexico (after spending most my life in balmy and temperate Southern California), I’m LOVING the energy of the elements, lately. The high-desert heat, the intensity of the wind, the sudden rain.…

Your Thoughts, Feelings, and Perceptions are NOT the Truth

September 23, 2020 0Comments

Yesterday, I was reminded of something important by a very wise mentor of mine: "Your thoughts, feelings, and perceptions are NOT the truth." And that statement completely re-calibrated some things that were feeling stuck for me. (Now, this statement might sound surprising coming from me, since I'm always talking about things like trusting…

Neurodiversity and Mindfulness

July 15, 2020 0Comments

One of the things I’m passionate about is honoring uniqueness and differences in the ways our brains and bodies are wired. Many folk struggle with mindfulness practices, and assume that the struggle means they need to just try harder. While honoring the truth that mindfulness is a practice and a discipline, it’s also…