Disappointment is a “feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the nonfulfillment of one’s hopes or expectations.” (according to Google) All of us at one point in life have felt disappointment; most likely not once, but multiple times. This feeling arises when our loved ones don’t behave in a way we expected them to. Sometimes […]
Continue Reading...
One way to uncover covert agreements we made with ourselves, our parents, siblings or our culture(s) is to allow them to become visible, so that they can be re-negotiated and no longer have power over us.
Continue Reading...
I was a senior at Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Michigan, doing my best to keep up with the demands of endless homework. I knew that students with a high GPA got hired quicker. So, for 4 years I toiled at my desk, crunching numbers for calculus, reading books and memorizing dates for history class. My […]
Continue Reading...
One way to receive guidance about your next steps in life or to have a deeper understanding about your current situation is to ask for a dream before you fall asleep. Watch this video to learn more.
Continue Reading...
This is a continuation from the writings on my Reflections from my trip to Israel. You can read PART 1 HERE.
Continue Reading...
During my training in Israel this past June, I sank deeper into my personal, as well as intergenerational history that revealed a deeper layer of disconnectedness I felt from myself, people and life. I’ll share with you a journey that revealed a delicate web of interwoven pieces that continue to unfold through me as I […]
Continue Reading...
Safety is one of the basic needs we have as humans beings. Safety offers us a sense of protection, security, and a deep knowing that we are far away from threat and danger. Safety is felt from within and we can also attune to a sense of safety in our environment, as well as people […]
Continue Reading...
If you have a persistent “challenge” in your life, do you find yourself pushing and trying harder, hoping that the difficulty would just resolve one day if you exert enough force and perseverance? I believe many of us, myself included, are familiar with the impulse of struggle. A few days ago, I caught myself in […]
Continue Reading...
Here’s a video I created that will give you tips on connecting with inner and outer resources! Please comment and let me know which one(s) you picked. HANDOUT: List of inner & outer resources
Continue Reading...
Beautiful friendships can be a source of deep nourishment, love and support. They can fuel us when we feel down. They can help us to appreciate the simple things in life. With friends life becomes more enjoyable and more meaningful. Currently, 40% of people who live in US share that they feel lonely. Dr. Lissa […]
Continue Reading...
