Friction and conflict can build our strength. Friction lights the match. Friction makes waves as the wind blows across the water. Friction gives us traction, allowing us to move forward. It is along this edge of conflict, of friction, that we grow. There exists a conflict when we choose to take a new vision orContinue reading “The Irony of Growth: Friction “
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Even Subtle Changes are Important
Making positive changes in our lives is a process. However, I find that many people (including myself) seek huge changes and become disappointed if those changes do not occur overnight. This can be a challenge, because this can keep us from appreciating the subtle shifts that can lead to bigger changes. At the onset ofContinue reading “Even Subtle Changes are Important “
Dream Analysis Part II: Inner Dynamics
This is Part II of a 4 part series about dream analysis based on the book Inner Work: Using Dreams & Active Imagination for Personal Growth by Jungian analyst Robert A. Johnson. In Part I, we made associations to the symbolic elements of our dreams. Here we will connect these associations with ourselves as eachContinue reading “Dream Analysis Part II: Inner Dynamics”
Dream Analysis Part I: Making Associations & Intro to Kali
This is Part I of a 4 part series on Dream Analysis based on Inner Work: Using Dreams & Active Imagination for Personal Growth by Jungian analyst Robert A. Johnson. The purpose of a dream is to “wake us up to something” according to Johnson. The focus of this series is to share his method ofContinue reading “Dream Analysis Part I: Making Associations & Intro to Kali”
The Necessity of a Broken Heart
We have all experienced at least one broken heart, I’m sure. Perhaps it was a lover, a friend or even our mother. It’s impossible to live without having had someone reach in and pull our hearts out or apart. On what could have been a celebrated wedding anniversary, I’m coming to a new understanding aboutContinue reading “The Necessity of a Broken Heart”
when the student is ready…
Words of shifting, beauty and growth from from alohaleya: Last weekend marked another session of my Kundalini Yoga teacher training program. When I started the training last October, spring seemed so far away. And here I am, planning my practicum, which means teaching a ‘real’ class at a studio next month! One of our firstContinue reading “when the student is ready…”
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