Is Healing Work Really About Curing the Crazy?

Why seek a spiritual healer? is healing just for crazy people?

The other day I was talking to a cherished client, joking around about how she isn’t going to need me much longer as she’s making quite brilliant strides in our work together. I love my work with clients. Together, we’re taking life to a whole new level. We call in abundance, and release the energy that no longer serves. I started to feel how much I’d miss her when she is ready to leave my nest. And I told her so. And she said, “Fear not, you’ve not seen the last of my crazy!” I laughed so hard, the tea… …Read More »

Love is my Dharma, There is Nothing to Fear

how to overcome fear

Have you ever wondered how to overcome fear or, at the very least, make peace with it? I’m no stranger to fear. It’s something I’ve lived with since I was very little. There are many stories I could tell you… here’s one that sticks out in particular. When I was 5 and just starting kindergarten, my mom sent me to stay with the babysitter. I don’t really know the circumstances around why my mom had to leave. I just remember she gave me some pocket money and a dress I was supposed to wear at school for picture day which… …Read More »

The Downer Dilemma: How to Deal with Energy Suckers

dealing with people who are downers

Do you have a Downer Dilemma? Spent any time with an Energy Sucker lately? Have you ever felt like your good vibes got sucked dry after spending time with someone? Know anyone who likes to ‘poor-me’ it up but won’t take help? What about the person who’s on the verge of yet another tirade about the State of Things? How about the one who rains on your parade? You share your good news and they tell you why it’s gonna’ fail. Yep, you’ve met an energy sucker. A downer. And, frankly, they’re hard to be around. But wait, aren’t downers… …Read More »

The Wound and its Gift

the gift in our wounding

My deepest longing, ever since I can remember, was to feel welcomed in the world. To feel seen. To matter. To belong. But, most of the time I felt “missed” by the people who were supposed to see me the most. The message was: “You’re not welcome here.” It was so painful. I call this a wound A wounding is an event or string of events that change the landscape of our lives. As a kid, I would lie awake at night with a heavy heart wondering: Why is this happening to me? my wounding had to do with not… …Read More »