We all have our stories; stories and experiences that change us; that make us who we are and help determine why we do what we do. After searching through my own experiences and how I became who I am today, I’ve decided to share my story; the story of why I’m committed to helping others […]
“Be a lady they said. Your skirt is too short. Your shirt is too low. Your pants are too tight. Don’t show so much skin. Don’t show your thighs. Don’t show your breasts. Don’t show your midriff. Don’t show your cleavage. Don’t show your underwear. Don’t show your shoulders. Cover up. Leave something to the […]
Dear Sister, Although you may not know me personally, I’m writing you now because we are related. We are, by the gift of our sacred female bodies, kindred spirits. And, we have some work to do. The challenge before us isn’t new. It’s been going on for more than a century and we are finally, […]
One of the greatest losses humans have historically suffered is the rejection of the feminine. This loss negatively affects both sexes since both are forced to deny essential parts of themselves. For far too long we’ve been experiencing a global pandemic of objectification and vilification of the feminine. There is little doubt that the denigration […]
Do you remember the memes about this being THE year for seeing clearly . . . a not so subtle play on the idea of 20/20 vision? While many of us have been following stay-at-home edicts from our state and local leaders in the face of this pandemic, this is a perfect time to consider […]
Do you ever wish that you could stop the world and climb off . . . if only for a minute? Just long enough to catch your breath and regain your center? Most of us willingly acknowledge that our world seems to be getting a bit crazier, a bit more off kilter, with every passing […]
Now that visions of ghoulish, ghostly & fantastical creatures, witches, warlocks, Superman and Wonder Woman are behind us for another year, you’ve likely begun thinking about the holidays that consume our attention for the remainder of the year. As the end-of-year holiday season approaches, how do you feel? For many, the holidays are a stressful […]
First in a Series on Possibility Lina Landess You’ve tried everything you know to do, but you still can’t shake the hurt, the pain, the self-doubt, the anger, the fear. And yet, you want to. More than anything . . . The truth is, you can. “But how?” you wonder. One of the most important […]
Is stress getting the better of you? According to the experts at the Statistic Brain Research Institute, American Institute of Stress, NYStatistic Brain, here are some numbers, disturbing as they may be, that confirm that you’re not alone: Percent of people who regularly experience physical symptoms caused by stress 77 % Regularly experience psychological symptoms caused […]
How do you handle upset? When things don’t go your way, what do you do? Do you strike out, or can you accept? Do you react or do you respond? Just this morning, I found myself in a situation where I had to choose whether to get upset and react, or to respond from a space […]