by Victoria Hawkins I am sitting here intermittently holding a quartz crystal for clarity and breathing deeply, and typing a few words. A good place to start would probably be to explain my understanding of "the shadow side". My definition of it comes from my studies of psychology and counseling, so I have a Jungian view … Continue reading SHINING LIGHT ON THE SHADOW SIDE
fear
“I feel out of control. I can’t get up in the morning and I can’t sleep through the night. I don’t want to talk to anyone but I don’t want to be alone. I’m sad but I can’t cry. I’m a mess.”
Please know that you are experiencing deep biological changes that are complex. The solutions are equally complex. I will try to outline a clear pathway. Four factors are contributing to this shift: Female hormones Seasonal changes in light Fear of changes in your child's lifestyle and habits Fear of your mother dying similarly to your … Continue reading “I feel out of control. I can’t get up in the morning and I can’t sleep through the night. I don’t want to talk to anyone but I don’t want to be alone. I’m sad but I can’t cry. I’m a mess.”
Anchoring New Beliefs
How is your relationship with money? Have you ever stopped to think about what you believe about money and how that could be impacting your relationship with it? I often find that clients don’t even recognize the way their beliefs about money are impacting their ability to achieve financial success. Oprah Winfrey once said, “You … Continue reading Anchoring New Beliefs
How much does Astrology really effect a person? It doesn’t make sense to me and my wife keeps saying, “You’re such a Taurus.” She’ll listen to your answer.
Real People,Real Questions,Real Answers I'm not certain which of us has more courage, you or I. You for asking the question and me for clearly stepping into an ongoing battle between and Taurus and a Virgo! Both of these signs are fixed and cardinal. Neither are made for flexibility and both have a strong need to choose … Continue reading How much does Astrology really effect a person? It doesn’t make sense to me and my wife keeps saying, “You’re such a Taurus.” She’ll listen to your answer.
Struggle and The Gift of Living in the Moment
by Betsy Muller Wise prophets throughout time have advised that the path to true peace and enlightenment is found in the present moment. This is makes perfect sense when life is peachy, however when things seriously suck, who wants to be fully present to that? Years of failed attempts at being in the “now” must … Continue reading Struggle and The Gift of Living in the Moment
Dude, I’m calling you out!
Dude… I’m Calling You Out! Inspiration for my blog posts come in many different ways. Sometimes its something I read, see, or more often than not, its something I hear. These moments are surreal. For a moment the conversation I am overhearing becomes amplified; as if spoken through a mega-phone. A sentence is grabbed out … Continue reading Dude, I’m calling you out!
How can I lose weight? I had surgery for cancer four years ago and can’t take estrogen or any soy products. I’ve tried everything.
The ongoing vigilance you are using to keep your body healthy is wonderful! You are truly “doing it all”. The surgical removal of your ovaries and uterus is considered to be a shocking trauma to your body overall. The consequence of the hormones leaving your body rapidly is called “traumatic menopause.” You may hear the term … Continue reading How can I lose weight? I had surgery for cancer four years ago and can’t take estrogen or any soy products. I’ve tried everything.
“Where is my life going? My kids are leaving home and I’m okay with that, but there are moments and sometimes hours in the day where I feel lost and a little worried. I’m afraid I’ve spent my best years and it’s all over for me. Crazy? I hope so.”
Real People Real Questions Real Answers Most people would say your experience and fears are "normal" for this kind of transition and just "work it out"! What is more helpful and personal to you is the fear of being crazy and lost. There are multiple past lives where being alone led to very unfortunate circumstances … Continue reading “Where is my life going? My kids are leaving home and I’m okay with that, but there are moments and sometimes hours in the day where I feel lost and a little worried. I’m afraid I’ve spent my best years and it’s all over for me. Crazy? I hope so.”
“I just hate when school starts. Everything gets so hard to do. By Christmas, I just want to head to the Bahamas and leave the whole family to figure it out. Help.”
Real People Real Questions Real Answers You are describing a familiar pattern to many people who live in an area of the world that experiences seasons. SAD-seasonal affective disorder is very common. Unfortunately, it coincides with exactly the stressful events you describe making it difficult to sort out from situational problems versus biological response to decreased … Continue reading “I just hate when school starts. Everything gets so hard to do. By Christmas, I just want to head to the Bahamas and leave the whole family to figure it out. Help.”
I can’t stop thinking about the floods in Texas. I’m terrified that something like that could happen here. What’s wrong with me?
Real People Real Questions Real Answers Your DNA coding for emotional resilience is very fragile. This is how you were crafted in utero. There is no mistake in how you built yourself. Your Soul has been intent on taking on more and more each lifetime in the hopes that you will be as "good" as the … Continue reading I can’t stop thinking about the floods in Texas. I’m terrified that something like that could happen here. What’s wrong with me?
