What is Processing?
I have a friend who is a massage therapist and energy healer. When talking about her work she often refers to the ways people "process" and at first, I didn’t really understand what she meant. From the way she described it, these odd reactions or experiences that people would have were spontaneous and uncontrollable. How could someone shake or scream without being able to stop themselves?
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I just want to talk about God, so why do negatives immediately come to mind? “No judgment.” “No strict dogma." In my attempt to describe All That Is, my first reaction is to contract. But behind that very Human-ness, is my need to understand infinite, unconditional compassion and love.
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When growing up, I always thought the July 4th fireworks were in celebration of my birthday, even though it’s the day before. Being an “almost July 4th baby," I have always had a strong affinity for Thomas Jefferson's love of gardening and archiecture and declaring independence. But while my mother raised me to be an independent woman, neither of us really knew what that meant. It has taken me almost 43 years to discover the true meaning.
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If you discovered you had a natural talent that energizes you, while simultaneously inspiring and empowering other people, you’d embrace it, right? What if your friends and family considered it “odd,” or even “evil?" I, quite accidentally, discovered that I am a natural astrologer. A little over a year ago, a woman I then worked with offered to look at my astrological chart. I knew next to nothing about astrology, other than I was an “Aquarius” because I was born on February 4.
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Before you start reading this article, I invite you to sit quietly for a few seconds. Take in a full breath, let it fill your lungs, and then release it slowly. Repeat this simple breathing exercise and include the words from my favorite meditation:
Breathing in, I calm my body.
Breathing out, I smile.
Dwelling in the present moment,
I know this is a wonderful moment. ~Thich Nhat Hahn
I try to remember this little meditation practice when I feel challenged, tired and inadequate.
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Ok…this may sound a little out there but…here goes.
I’ve been playing with time.
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Yesterday I was on BART (the San Francisco bay area’s subway system), ironically on my way to a yoga immersion self-discovery workshop in San Francisco. I say "ironically" because about halfway there, I tuned into my thoughts (or, one voice among them) and was surprised by what I heard.
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Please welcome back the brilliant Pink Goddess Tama Kieves, author of This Time I Dance! Creating the Work You Love. Below is a reprint of her latest newsletter, where she offers some perspective on the benefits of not having a plan.
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My students and clients want a plan. "What would you love to do in this moment?" I ask them. I know what some want to do in that moment. They want to find a career coach with a plan.
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"Expressions of Self Love," artwork by Rita Loyd (c) 2005
Standing at the airport looking at magazine headlines, I found myself, once again, nauseated by all the headlines about weight loss. How To Lose 100 pounds Without Trying. The Biggest Loser Loses More. Jane Superstar Magically Gets Her Body Back After Baby. Oh No! Gorgeous Supermodel Has A Muffin Top! It’s enough to make a girl want to puke.
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