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Recognizing Generational Patterns

Emotions, Heal, Overgiving
Generational patterns are tricky. We are raised in a particular environment and take on certain habits, beliefs, and traits without even realizing it. So steeped are we in our own “normal” that we don’t always see how these patterns are…
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June 14, 2026
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What My Late ADHD Diagnosis Taught Me

Emotions, Heal, Spirit
“The Tortoise and The Hare” is a classic parable I think we’ve all heard told at some point in our lives.  The race begins, and the rabbit is confident he will win the race against the slow turtle. He runs ahead and eventually decides…
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May 13, 2026
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What My Sewing Journey Taught Me About Fear and Growth

Fear, Growth
“Hills peep o’er hills, and Alps on Alps arise” – Alexander Pope   Today, I want to bring you on a journey through time from the spark of a dream in my heart to the moment of realization about 30 years down the road. Now you…
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April 14, 2026
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The Hollow Bone

Emotions, Heal, Spirit
What does it mean to be a hollow bone? This term is often associated with Shamanic traditions, particularly Native American teachings, and describes how a healer must refine themselves and dissolve the ego in order to become a clear channel…
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March 14, 2026
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When the Shadow Meets the Light

Change, Emotions, Heal
Benjamin Franklin once said, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Nothing is certain, and change is the most constant thing in our lives, because truly nothing ever stays the same. We are not the same…
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February 14, 2026
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My Cup Runneth Over

Emotions, Fear, Heal, Overgiving
Over-giving can leave us exhausted and disconnected. In this personal story, I share a moment that stands out among many over the years when I struggled with giving too much of myself. Over time, I’ve learned that true connection and self-love…
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January 24, 2026
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Recognizing Generational Patterns

Emotions, Heal, Overgiving
Generational patterns are tricky. We are raised in a particular environment and take on certain habits, beliefs, and traits without even realizing it. So steeped are we in our own “normal” that we don’t always see how these patterns are…
Read more
June 14, 2026
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What My Late ADHD Diagnosis Taught Me

Emotions, Heal, Spirit
“The Tortoise and The Hare” is a classic parable I think we’ve all heard told at some point in our lives.  The race begins, and the rabbit is confident he will win the race against the slow turtle. He runs ahead and eventually decides…
Read more
May 13, 2026
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What My Sewing Journey Taught Me About Fear and Growth

Fear, Growth
“Hills peep o’er hills, and Alps on Alps arise” – Alexander Pope   Today, I want to bring you on a journey through time from the spark of a dream in my heart to the moment of realization about 30 years down the road. Now you…
Read more
April 14, 2026
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The Hollow Bone

Emotions, Heal, Spirit
What does it mean to be a hollow bone? This term is often associated with Shamanic traditions, particularly Native American teachings, and describes how a healer must refine themselves and dissolve the ego in order to become a clear channel…
Read more
March 14, 2026
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When the Shadow Meets the Light

Change, Emotions, Heal
Benjamin Franklin once said, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Nothing is certain, and change is the most constant thing in our lives, because truly nothing ever stays the same. We are not the same…
Read more
February 14, 2026
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My Cup Runneth Over

Emotions, Fear, Heal, Overgiving
Over-giving can leave us exhausted and disconnected. In this personal story, I share a moment that stands out among many over the years when I struggled with giving too much of myself. Over time, I’ve learned that true connection and self-love…
Read more
January 24, 2026
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