Navigating the Impact of Denying Our Experience Have you noticed that loss, change and transitions invite the opportunity to drop the veils and get down and dirty with what is really important? Simultaneously, what do you notice about all the ways you try not to be...
“Just rest… You will know when you need to know.” I recently participated in a Hakomi weekend; a somatic-based mindfulness-training. The message I received in the stillness and quieting of my mind was, “Just rest. You will know when you need to know.” As my...
What is restorative justice? I’m a volunteer facilitator for a process called, Restorative Justice. The roots of this process come from the lineage of tribal cultures and the practice of ‘council meetings’. On the surface, the intent is to provide an alternative...
Anxiety and fear are common emotions many of us experience in response to our life circumstances and the uncertainty of transitions and decision points. These emotional states can feel disorienting and we may find ourselves acting out in behaviors or activities that...
“A leader is a decision-maker”, rolls off the Colorado cowboy’s tongue as he began our puppy training class. During two hours of lectures and exercises, I was continually struck by the parallel between his philosophy of building a relationship with animals through...
