Something beautiful that happens in my ongoing (now zoom) circles because we walk together in the ups and downs of life, is when someone gets triggered into the lies of insecurity, unlovabilty, feeling stuck/disempowered, we can help. We say, “No,
Mariposa activism
When I was 10 years old, I had been placed in one foster home but had requested to move to another where my sister was, nearby. Having coped by being a pleaser (and as a natural empath), I had been
Finding our Place
A few years ago, I was helping put on a protest against a notorious anti-immigrant political figure who came into town to support a local anti immigrant candidate. (not going to give him any free publicity here) As I stood
Trauma brain: Not only are there two Americas, only some of us know it
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