There’s an old saying that says, “Let sleeping dogs lie”, which some interpret to mean don’t bring up things from the past that may cause trouble or hurt feelings. It’s my belief that if you want to change the future you need to work through your own blocks from the past. Old habits, patterns of […]
Vulnerability is Priceless
According to the dictionary; vulnerability is defined as the quality of being easily hurt or attacked. Some seniors think it’s funny to pick on the ninth graders because of their vulnerability. Vulnerability comes from the Latin word for “wound,” vulnus. Vulnerability is the state of being open to injury, or appearing as if you are. […]
Amazing Victim, Amazing Powerhouse…Who’s Showing Up Today?
Amazing Victim, Amazing Powerhouse…Who’s Showing Up Today? 2/22/2016 1 Comment Who knew horses could see through your soul? Not me, but I got to see first-hand how they do. I had the opportunity to work with horses during a recent leadership course. My amazing victim side decided to show up that morning. She felt anxious […]
A Grief So Deep
When I was four years old my grandmother died from pancreatic cancer. If I take a step back in time I can remember going to work with her at Southern Connecticut State University and spending tons of time with her. I remember when she got sick and my grandfather had to give her morphine shots […]
Step into Fear and Experience Miracles
Have you ever gotten that pit in your stomach when you’re about to try something different or meet someone new? A feeling so strong that it makes you want to change your mind? Fear is defined as ”an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or […]
Loving Yourself Through The Darkness
According to the National Eating Disorders Association, Binge eating disorder (BED) is an eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food (often very quickly and to the point of discomfort); a feeling of a loss of control during the binge; experiencing shame, distress or guilt afterwards; and not regularly using unhealthy […]
My Personal Journey
My real journey began in June 2014 when I decided I wanted to make some real life changes. I learned that I carried around the false beliefs that I wasn’t good enough, I couldn’t have the things I wanted in life, and thought settling was my only option. I struggled with my self-esteem and self-value. […]