The other day as a client was experiencing a sudden burst of tears, he uttered the words “what do I do to make it stop”. It was such a poignant moment because this is typically how we live. Trying to avoid deep emotional pain. The thought is …if I feel this, If I allow this, …
Feeling blah? Next time you’re not feeling so great or you feel as if you’re going to explode from stress. Try mind dumping. Get some paper and start writing. Don’t worry about grammar, spelling or even making sense. Just start writing. Whatever comes up, comes out. Like puking. You can use any …
You may or may not have read the popular Harry Potter books, If you have then you know about the invisibility cloak that Harry wore to sneak around the castle undetected. I know being invisible is a one of those super-power traits that some might pick if they could. Here’s the funny thing…all of us …
I am no stranger to worrying. It has been one of those things that I thought was a virtue. You know, because I worry means I care. I also know I learned how to worry from watching and listening to those around me. At some point in my life, I think I was in …
This may seem like a silly question. However, the truth is most of us are living in this way. We may be aware of it but most of us are not. We are using food, drink, shopping, work and a myriad of other distractions to help us feel in control and safe. Here’s …
Have you heard the saying “If you don’t stand for something, You’ll fall for anything” It seems to be an instruction that you must have clear and unwavering beliefs about things or you might just be taken advantage of or led astray by people that want to harm or mislead you. It feels …
There is nothing like an internal feeling of joy. We often think that outside events and circumstances are what causes it. However, if you pay attention you will notice that the feeling is being generated by you and is always available. You have the power, Call me if you can’t find it. Lori Barnett …
Meditation doesn’t have to be done sitting still. In fact, I find by moving my body I can have a better experience of stillness. Next time you’re wanting to meditate try allowing your body to move if it wants to. Bring your awareness into your body and notice whats moving. You may start …
I keep saying that I just discovered I like to do art. But I don’t think that’s a true statement. I believe I have always like to be creative and “make art” I just had a belief and judgment about it. I thought to do art you had to have a certain talent. Do …
“Two Minutes!? I had heard it countless times before from the dental hygienist. But now that was the instructions and program on my new Sonicare toothbrush. That’s a long time to brush your teeth and certainly more time than I normally spend. But I had made the investment in this device and wanted to get the …
