For some reason, the word “spiritual” has become synonymous with “good”, “light”, and “positive”. However, there isn’t a great spiritual teacher, master, or saint who has not encountered utmost darkness on their spiritual journey. Being spiritual … [Read more]
Why Do We Need Negative Emotions?
PLAY – a poem
PLAY Freckled clouds snoozing in your hair. Snapdragons breaking through your skin. Dollops of dreams jumping rope on your dog’s nose. You remember, don’t you. It’s all up in the air, isn’t it, you serious little person. Up in the air … [Read more]
What Does Your Heart Really Want?
We all experience severe heart break at some time in our lives. For many it happens in childhood or adolescence, the time when we are most vulnerable. Rejection and abandonment by the mother, an absent father, being different in any way from our … [Read more]
Spiritual Gifts of Highly Sensitive People
Recently, I re-read Elaine Aron’s groundbreaking book The Highly Sensitive Person. Many of you will recognize themselves as being in that category. You are easily overwhelmed by loud noises, strong smells and crowds of expressive people. You have … [Read more]
The Painful Feeling of “I Don’t Belong”
Here are some thoughts about the feeling “I don’t belong anywhere, and it hurts so much” that many of us have. Where does this feeling of not belonging come from? We all feel that way under certain circumstances. However, if it is a very … [Read more]
Building an Inner Sanctuary
Building an inner sanctuary, a safe space where we can retreat in challenging times, is very helpful. It restores emotional balance and peace of mind. Find out what kind of imaginary environment is right for you. We all need an inner retreat, a … [Read more]