This is the continuation of my life story, focusing on the relationship aspect of it (part 1 is here). Based, in part, on the instructions from the Storytelling for Changemakers’ guide by the School for Change. I’ve attended so many … » » » »
Yesterday’s post ended on a somewhat sour note: I had uncovered quite a bit of cultural trauma reflected in my inner voices. Even as I was writing it, I heard the question “okay, so, what am I going to do … » » » »
Let’s apply the more theoretical stuff from the last few days! Sometime last night, I woke up because my shoulders and upper back were hurting. They still hurt. I am not quite sure what’s causing it. I am guessing it’s … » » » »
What is getting in the way of living differently? Cultural trauma. That’s what I call the wounding that we experience by simply living in the Western culture. Men are raised to suppress their emotions. Women are raised to doubt their … » » » »
My post yesterday attempted to raise questions about systemic issues. When so many of us are struggling with the same issue(s), we need to look deeper than the individual. There is a pattern to be found, not just individual solutions. … » » » »
Why are so many of us not living up to our potential? At least it seems to me that so many of us are not living up to our potential looking at all the offerings out there that claim to … » » » »
As I’ve mentioned recently, I have embarked on a healing journey. A central part of that journey is the practice of yoga, particularly Trauma-Sensitive and Kripalu yoga. I’ve started reading Stephen Cope’s The Wisdom of Yoga and would like to … » » » »