The Light Within

Today is a great self reminder of how fear used to rule my thinking, stripping away my hope and sense of freedom. At the time, I didn’t know how fear felt. I didn’t acknowledge how fear rose up in my body and overwhelming and propelling me into feeling dread and gloom. Fear led to aContinue reading “The Light Within”

Good and Bad

Growing up, I experienced many situations that led me to doing something that resulted in being labeled good or bad. Be a good girl and keep your mouth shut. You’re bad for asserting that something is unfair. Both had consequences. I learned that I avoided punishment by not speaking. I also learned that my needsContinue reading “Good and Bad”

Integration of All Parts

Striving, achieving, accomplishing and goal oriented was how I look back on my 20’s and somewhat of my 30’s. The focus was on a singular goal. Play D1 soccer. Check. Run a marathon or several. Check. Live in the PNW. Check. Career supporting women and children. Check. The latter one is a bit more broadContinue reading “Integration of All Parts”