Feeling from the Depths of Our Hearts

Originally published in the Sonoma Gazette, August 2016. My heart goes out to all those suffering from tragedy right now. Its a lot to process and reactions are strong, including anger and hate. What can we do to truly help change the situation we all now face? Its closer than you might think. Violence is often a result… Continue reading Feeling from the Depths of Our Hearts

When “Yes” is my inner guidance, and when its something else

A client remarks the other day “I’m not sure I can trust my inner guidance. Its led me into so much trouble!” This is a really worthy topic to pull apart. So settle in, and feel into this as we go along. How many of you have felt a “yes!” about something, got totally excited,… Continue reading When “Yes” is my inner guidance, and when its something else

Creativity and Aging, spontaneous expression and healing (Guest Blog)

CREATIVITY AND AGING, SPIRIT – EMBODIMENT – TRANSFORMATION by Travis Wernet In a wonderful anthology exploring links between Carl Jung’s Analytical Psychology and growing old, much value is given to the practice of creativity as we age. In the section on “Successful Aging”, Lionel Corbett says,“Creativity can be a form of spiritual practice; it opens… Continue reading Creativity and Aging, spontaneous expression and healing (Guest Blog)

Getting Big

Last week at Esalen was a powerful process for me. I love these intuitive painting workshops as there is no end to the self-discovery that can emerge while working with one’s energy.  (note: these paintings are for process, not product, please do not judge or criticize artistically) For me, I got stuck getting super attached… Continue reading Getting Big