Steph: As young children, we began to experience the world through our emotional bodies in the way of BIG feelings. They came out in tears, in outbursts, in tantrums. But they did come out. As we grew up, it’s likely we were taught and learned to control these emotions in some ways, but in many ways … Continued
“If you carry Joy in your heart, you can heal any moment.” ~ Carlos Santana Stephanie: A joy-filled life is not one devoid of suffering or grief. A joyful life recognizes those true, albeit sometimes fleeting, moments of joy, and strings them together like a popcorn garland hung on a tree for one cohesive, enveloping experience. … Continued
Steph: Self care is a constant in my world. An ever present job that is part of my day, week, season and year. In order to be a caregiver to my family and students, I must provide myself with that same care and compassion. As the saying goes, you can’t pour from an empty cup. Tonight … Continued
Steph: Over the past half century, the field of Somatic Psychology, or Body Psychotherapy, has grown tremendously. “Bodyfulness,” a term coined by author Christine Caldwell in a book of the same name, is a guide to the principles and practices of Somatic Healing. According to David I. Rome in its forward, “Mindfulness as a term cannot avoid … Continued
“If your mind isn’t clouded by unnecessary things, this is the best season of your life.” – Wu-Men Huikai Steph: In the spirit of keeping things simple, tonight we will tune into sounds: around us, beyond us, and within us.