When I think of what parenting a child with special needs is like, it always reminds me of this quote by Rumi: “Don’t turn away. Keep your gaze on the bandaged place. That’s where the light enters you.” The wound and the gift are so close. Our cracks are where the light gets in. Here […]
Holidays are supposed to offer recuperation and relaxation. Unfortunately, a lot of people find it stressful. In fact, 8 out of 10 Americans anticipate stress during the holiday season. From preparing or indulging in rich meals to battling crowds while shopping and the never-ending chats with the in-laws, it is understandable most of us are […]
On September 13, 2013, the Federal Emergency Management Agency declared the county as a national disaster area. More than 18 inches of rain fell on the region over a 5-day period. The storm came so quietly. No booming lightning. No rolling thunder. It just wisped in silently, without nature’s warning. Just over a year has […]
As the anniversary of the great flood of 2013 rolls around, you may be surprised by how emotional you become. Memories stored in the body, submerged in consciousness, may surface. Rebirth comes of its own accord—but the old trauma, the fear of the unknown, still loiters. Many clients come to me, especially as the first […]
