Conversations with Santa

Going through trauma changes us.  To survive difficult experiences, we develop coping mechanisms and habits that we incorporate into our being. This becomes part of who we are and what we think is possible for ourselves. In a basic example, if you break your arm, you have a period where you can no longer use […]

You are a gift to this world.  The experiences that have shaped you, have honed your innate gifts and talents, and you have also developed new strengths and skills.   This is your time to shine. When we have been through trauma, using our voices and expressing our needs can feel like an effort. Using your

This journey of life shapes who we are.  Every experience leaves its mark on us – those we see and those we don’t.  All this is part of our story – the story of a person who came out on the other side and is still here, still holding on, and moving forward.  We have

Have you been feeling as if life is moving along in much the same way as always, yet time is moving at a faster pace?  We tend to be so focused on getting through each day, that it quickly becomes a week, and soon months have passed.  With the responsibilities and commitments we have in

We are living in an exciting time in our world, though it may not feel that way.   Our world is in a place of rebirth and we get to step into this space. With the powerful solar eclipse coming up, it brings with it a shift; an opportunity to embrace the transformation and allow the

From the moment we take our first breath in this world, we are influenced by all the voices around us. Our parents have a vision for who we should or could be. When we start school, our teachers see us in a certain light, and this also impacts the way we view ourselves. Do you

Our world is in a constant state of change, and we are constantly in motion with all our daily work, activities and commitments. With everything in flux, we tend to neglect the way we feel. We either find ourselves being dragged down by this constantly changing landscape and the challenges around us, or we ignore

Women are the creators who shape our world. They bring forth life, breathing life, resilience and power into everything.  Many women today may not even realize the power they have to impact others. This month of March we get to focus on the impact women have had and are having in the world today.  March

We all have things that trigger us.  They cause us to automatically respond to a person or a situation without thought; to pull a reaction or behavior from us that is not always ideal. Often, the things that trigger us stem from a past experience that, in turn, caused a learned behavior in response.  Learning

We all have a vision for the life we want.  We may have forgotten this vision, or no longer feel as if it can be a reality, yet it can.  This vision evolves as we do, changing and morphing as we experience life.  Our experiences tend to dictate whether we shrink our vision or even