Life has a funny way of nudging us towards unexpected paths, and mine was no exception. My journey with ForResting the Soul and its debut event coming up this fall, “Wildly Connected Above the Niangua,” was shaped by a series of transformative events, each playing a crucial role in altering my course. It all started with a life-changing decision to travel to Costra Rica for a Kundalini Yoga Retreat and then shortly after...
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In today’s fast-paced, disconnected world, many of us yearn for deeper connections, self-love, and a sense of purpose. Fortunately, a powerful combination of ancient traditions and modern practices has emerged to offer solace to those feeling lonely, depressed, and in need of self-care. Enter the virtual cacao ceremony, a transformative experience that blends the healing benefits of cacao, guided self-massage for grounding and...
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Addiction and Addictive Behavior Whew….this is a monster for me. Where do I even begin? My first sip of beer was at age four and even then, I had an awareness of what it felt like to be the life of the party, making people laugh and smile. I remember that feeling good. Wow, did I just write that? I guess so. I’ve had awareness of substances and their impact on human behavior since I was young, but it wasn’t until...
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When spirit comes knocking….please open the door. This past weekend was one of great significance to me. While on my journey these last several weeks, I’ve found a lot of enjoyment in being alone. However, I had an opportunity to see a band on Friday evening whom I usually see when they’re in Springfield. This time, before leaping at the chance to go out and be entertained, I felt into my body and asked my body what...
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What people think of you is none of your business. Seriously. People will think what they think and it really doesn’t matter. Be you anyway. I had the unique opportunity on Monday to sit in a courthouse for roughly seven hours in anticipation of being called into the courtroom to testify in a trial. The most interesting part of it is that I would have been defending love, my points of view on capacity to love and what love looks...
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Wow. Okay….generally speaking, I tend to be the eternal optimist and try to redirect or not stare pain in the face. Instead, just put it in a box, on a shelf of a locked cabinet that sits in the external storage unit of my mind, located within a property secured by chains and a lock…um, you get the idea. But, the reality is we must make friends with the darkness, invite it over for dinner and feed it healthier food....
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