Gentle support to soften overeating and eat less sugar
When I was a kid, December was both a favorite and painful time of year. I loved the decorations. I loved holiday break, when my little Irish grandma came to visit and slept in my room. I loved the holiday choir concert where I sang in the choir and … [Read more]
When we haven't been 'met' – heard, held, seen, witnessed, or supported – in our fear, distress or pain, our nervous systems can be more reactive. We can feel shame when our nervous systems seem to have a mind of their own and react with hair trigger … [Read more]
Needing – feeling empty, lonely, overwhelmed, or hungry for connection – is such a vulnerable state. Just saying the word 'needy' can make us cringe and hide. I was talking to a loved one the other day, and they were saying how hard it is for them … [Read more]
This week I watched a documentary, Feelings of Invisibility, about a remarkable artist, Anne K. Abbot, who was born with severe Cerebral Palsy. Anne's yearning to express and be herself deeply moved me. At one point in the film, she speaks about … [Read more]
It's very hot in Texas - like so many places in the world right now - and my garden is moving into stillness. A few weeks ago I harvested our first potato plants - in fact, our first potato plants ever. We thought they were dead due to the fierce … [Read more]
In the Growing Humankindness community, a woman described a 'ping' - that feeling she gets when she feels something light up inside. Her whole being whispers, "Pay attention." Ah, yes! I imagine we all have those moments - those dawnings of … [Read more]