Cormorants are such interesting birds. Kinda a raven, kinda a duck, but they are definitely their own unique being. Flying, swimming, jockeying for the best spots on the rocks, all day long I can see them dive in to fish and then sit on the rocks patiently, drying their wings in the air as theyContinue reading “Sometimes, you just need to let the air dry your wings…”
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Minding the Story May Newsletter!
It’s Time for a Story… Once upon a time… Ok, maybe not that kind of story. About 30 years ago, I was working in the entertainment industry, working for publicists and dealing with enormous egos and unhealthy coping mechanisms. Following what I had thought to be my dreams, but instead was a nightmare of verbalContinue reading “Minding the Story May Newsletter!”
The Shadow’s Mirror
Shadow Work is one of the most important inner work processes you can do for yourself and for others… There is so much darkness and hidden from our view… why wouldn’t you want to shine a light into those places? I most often work with individuals to unearth and face the stories “below the surface”Continue reading “The Shadow’s Mirror”
All Things and People Can (and Do) Have Shadows…
Even me… Even you… Because all that’s really needed for shadows to be present are: 1) A light source2) Something blocking that light3) Some surface for the shadow to be cast onto (a wall, the ground) We are used to seeing this phenomenon when we are out on a sunny day. ☀ The sun isContinue reading “All Things and People Can (and Do) Have Shadows…”
Life is a “Yes, And.”
Not everything is “Either, Or…” “Yes, And…” allows for a space to see others, the world, and yourself more clearly. “Either, Or” shuts it down. Your perspective is not the ONLY correct perspective. Awareness allows you to see that other people’s perspectives arise from their own prior experiences, fears, and hopes about their wellbeing, asContinue reading “Life is a “Yes, And.””
An Excerpt from the Introduction of “Becoming Unstoried”
Excited to share this bit from my upcoming book! Storytelling has long been a way of connecting people, cultivating deeper understandings of culture and experiences, entertaining, warning, and teaching. Since ancient times, humans have used stories to communicate and process their world. If you think about it, we don’t often relate our experiences in bulletContinue reading “An Excerpt from the Introduction of “Becoming Unstoried””
Mentors Within and Without
The word “mentor” comes to us from “mentes,” which is the name of a character in Homer’s The Odyssey. It is the Greek goddess Athena who appears to Telemachus (Odysseus’ son) and Odysseus in the guise of an old man. His job is to push Telemachus to go forth and find his father, who hasContinue reading “Mentors Within and Without”
Shining the Light
There’s a reason why we celebrate the light at this time of year…the time when the light seems most diminished.Across many faiths and many cultures, celebrations of light occur in the wintertime. Humans are always searching for that light, rejoicing when its found, and remembering it regularly, so they will never forget its importance. TheContinue reading “Shining the Light”
Minding the Story 