The other day a client said something I’ve heard repeatedly throughout the years and understand deeply, “I never worried like this, until (insert tragedy here/loss of loved one) and now I have so much more fear and anxiety.” A parent
Working at home with Children-a connection approach/Part 2
Hopefully, you’ve had a chance to restore and integrate the pieces from Part 1 that resonate for you. Remember that the journey of motherhood, and working from home is an ongoing and ever-changing one. No matter what the day before
A connection approach to talking with children as this illness unfolds
Children thrive with honesty Even if they are younger and you think they may not be aware of what is happening, they are always listening to adult conversations and they pick up our own feelings of irritability, anxiety, and fear.
Gratitude practice
In my recent workshop, I found myself referring to the natural world and God interchangeably. Of course, I’ve always seen the two connected but after many years now of immersing myself and my children in nature connection, I am simply
What do we really need? Living and parenting beyond domination
The other day I was reading a book with my 7 yo that shared the latest theory about how dogs became ‘man’s best friend.’ It stated that perhaps, humans did not actually domesticate dogs by luring, dominating and using dogs,
Shifting Our Side
When I had my firstborn child, my heart was cracked open so wide with a love and connection to my child that both filled me with awe and FEAR. I, like many mothers, became afraid that something bad would happen.
The World Needs You to BE YOU
As the people lined up to speak, I reminded my son to imagine he could not hear their words and instead use his awareness to get a sense of what their stance would be. Over and over, when we are
Reminders from Acorn gathering
A couple weeks ago, my children and I attended Acorn gathering, a natural living skills community event just north of Santa Barbara. Five days of camping solo with my children often feels daunting to me, but at Acorn it was
Spiraling versus Arriving; the Healing Power of Circles
So much of what we do in this society is based on the idea that there is an arrival point. A place and time where we will finally ‘have it all’ ‘feel complete’ ‘reach that goal’ or ‘be at peace.’
Circle Wisdom- Bragging, gloating, claiming it!
These Circles I hold are some truly amazing gatherings. Every month, I feel an afterglow wash over me after each one. I feel blessed by the gift that others join me in authentic space, by the wisdom that pours forth