Hello families! I wish no one had to fight. I wish no one had to fight for money or for a living. I wish an end to all violence towards all things. We can make that happen together. But I love Ronda Rousey. She fights for money. She’s the best female fighter of her generation, possibly ever. But she is also compassion and courage embodied. You can see her female warrior spirit and I bet she loves to be nurturing. I think...
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Hello Families! In a simple way, the part of us that is capable of limitless possibility is the neuron. Your bodies have a limitless capacity to heal. We are not like starfish; if we lose an arm it will not grow back (the exciting exception to this are stem cells.) However, just like our skin grows new cells to repair an injury, our brains can grow new neurons. How is this possible? Through new experiences in relationship. The...
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Hello Families! Neuroscience and modern innovations in psychotherapy are now confirming that psychological trauma can be healed. There are now more than 300 therapy practices that are recognized as empirically valid in the United States for the treatment of trauma. One such valid trauma treatment practice is called Internal Family Systems. According to Richard Schwartz, a leading trauma theoretician and founder of the Internal Family...
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Each and every master, regardless of era or place, heard the call and attained harmony with Heaven and Earth. There are many paths to the top of Mt. Fuji, but there is only one summit– love. –Morihei Ueshiba as translated by John Stevens
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But do not stress yourself with imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, Be gentle with yourself. –Max Ehrmann
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Hello, families! The first installment of this series talked about understanding and communicating what your needs are in a relationship. This second part deals with trust and flexibility in your relationship. Are you willing to make the changes I need? Am I willing to make the changes you need? This question comes from the pre-marital checklist from Integrated Therapeutic Solutions. A relationship requires an ability to change....
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