mindfulness

How Authenticity can help you lose weight

How Authenticity can help you lose weight Many years ago, when I was training in Dance Movement Therapy and Ritual Theater, at some point during the exercises I would find myself overwhelmed with feelings. At the time, that felt scary and “not good enough” and a typical reaction was to tell myself that I had to “get a grip.” How often do you tell someone in your life…yourself perhaps… to get a grip?  To get …

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Celebrating the divinity and beauty in you…

Celebrating the divinity and beauty in you… A lot of the pain that I witness in my work is connected to not feeling good enough. It is sad to watch the amount of self-flagellation we engage in because of old tapes running through our heads. I came across this lovely piece of poetry by Donna Henes and would like to offer it in appreciation of the courage and beauty that I am also priviledged to witness every day …

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Looking for help to stop overeating? Don’t follow this advice…

Looking for help to stop overeating? Don’t follow this advice… Beware of advice that is designed to distract you when you want to overeat. Some time ago a client came to me seeking help to get her spending under control. She was afraid that she was well on her way to becoming a shopaholic. Originally she’d been seeking help for overeating and binge eating. Internet research had led her to a blog post where the …

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