Wellness

Healing Sexual Trauma – Beyond ‘Me Too’

One of many reasons for silence around sexual trauma has been a lack of tools to heal these injuries. Emergency room physicians can brilliantly patch up physical wounds. But until recently, the longterm effects of traumatic injuries were barely recognized, much less addressed. Especially for sexual trauma. With no healing in sight, these wounds remained hidden. And they festered - as any wound will thats sealed before its healed. Girls, …

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The Balancing Act of Autumn: One Breath at a Time

Such a balancing act, lifting a cup that's full to the brim. My father often poured milk into his coffee til it nearly over-flowed. High drama when he’d lift it, ever so slowly and steadily. Sometimes he’d pour so much it would bulge above the edge of the cup. He’d lean back to admire that, then lean down to slurp a first sip without touching the cup. This time of year reminds me of my Dad and his balancing act. …

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Reflections on the Solstice

Solstice. The peak of Summer. Like the bloom of a rose, it sparks surprise and delight. Coming so close to the Sun awakens ALL our senses. Our hearts open - like a rose - to multiple layers of feeling and emotion. …

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Make Mindfulness a Pleasure, Not a Chore

This excerpt is from a longer article available at PaulaDerry.com/readings. The heart of mindfulness is relaxed awareness of the here-and-now, slowing down, taking the time to notice more and notice more deeply, allowing experience to spontaneously arise, being not doing. As new experiences arise, they can be further explored or simply enjoyed. In addition to practices like sitting meditation, there are many other ways to cultivate …

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Sheng Zheng Gong Talk at Ruscombe

This post originally appeared on BmoreSZG.com. In April of 2017, Peter Van Buren gave a talk to the health practitioners at Ruscombe Mansion on the benefits of integrating Sheng Zhen Gong with the holistic therapies they practiced. After first explaining a little about Sheng Zhen Gong, Peter then guided the group though a brief practice, so they could experience firsthand the “Sheng Zhen state”. And, then he addressed the …

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Healing Sexual Trauma – Beyond ‘Me Too’

The Balancing Act of Autumn: One Breath at a Time

Reflections on the Solstice

Make Mindfulness a Pleasure, Not a Chore

Sheng Zheng Gong Talk at Ruscombe

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