Little Birdies Need Love Too: Understanding Why We Numb in Order to Cope

Many of us turn to numbing out as a coping strategy. I wish it wasn’t so hard to talk about openly. I hope my sharing helps you. I turned 52 this year. I’ve been loving myself more fiercely.  Making peace with my heart. Accepting who I am. Releasing who I am not. I’m deepening my love and appreciation for the parts of me I’ve struggled with. Less war and shame, more love and appreciation. Yay! I still struggle to find compassion. It’s getting better all the time though. Still, there are times when I find myself saying, Seriously? Even now,… …Read More »

Meanwhile, the World Goes On

for paris by robin hallett healing grief meanwhile the world goes on

For people committed to waking up and being of benefit to others, the key for us is to not nurture hatred in our hearts…to not add any more aggression, to add as much open kindness and open heartedness as we can. — Pema Chodron I have been moving through my days carefully and cautiously since I heard about Paris. And the scary truth is, I have been sitting here trying to find a way to tell you that while OF COURSE there is a part of me grieving for Paris, there is an even bigger part holding many loved ones… …Read More »