Posts Tagged ‘meditation’
Shame Circuit Revisited || By Chardin Bersto MA
Not My Voice This is not my voice that whispers to me In the deep recesses of my Heart. This is not my voice that calms the stirring torrent Welling up as “I” try to quiet my Mind. The sense of a small “my” standing against The ever-moving force of The Infinite. The sense of a small “I”,…
Read MoreMindful Gaze: A Simple Exercise to Calm Your Brain and Boost Focus || By Annabelle Denmark LPCC
In the fast-paced whirlwind of modern life, many of us—especially those with ADHD, sensory sensitivities, or simply too much on our minds—often struggle to focus on one task at a time. It’s easy to get lost in the mental noise, feeling pulled in a dozen directions. Sometimes, our brains can feel like chaotic storm clouds,…
Read MoreSpiritual Bypass || By Beth Hinnen, Certified Mindfulness and Meditation Teacher
When I think of a bypass, I think of a shortcut. A way to get around something unpleasant, to go over a traffic-laden road, to divert away from a crowded city center. It’s a sense of not getting caught in the mess of things, not having to endure pain or delay, basically, avoiding the…
Read MoreBeliefs || By Chardin Bersto MA
In our last blog I briefly described the essence of how the Vagal system operates when we perceive our environment. When we came to this world, we did not have a language to label our experience, we were experience and expression all in one fell swoop. It was in this innocent stage that the family…
Read MorePolyvagal Theory || By Chardin Bersto MA
What is “polyvagal”? It is an expression of our nervous system that regulates the organ systems of our bodies, the heart and lungs above our diaphragm, and the organs of our digestive system below the diaphragm. It is related to the Vagus Nerve which wanders down through the center of our body, Vagus, literally, means…
Read MoreShoes for Your Soul || By Beth Hinnen, Certified Mindfulness and Meditation Teacher
Who doesn’t love a new pair of shoes, especially ones that fit right out of the box? I find myself looking forward to the moment I can strap, snap, buckle them on and go for a spin. I have snow boots for inclement weather, dressy sandals for special occasions, shoes for strolling around town, hiking…
Read MoreGuided Meditation: 2 Minutes || By Annabelle Denmark MA, LPCC
As you get ready for this guided meditation? Find a comfortable space, and put your phone ondo not disturb. Spend a few minutes writing down your to do lists, and thoughts, and anything else you need towrite down now so that you don’t forget.Stand, sit or lay down.Now close your eyes or watch this video:…
Read MoreExploring Your Inner World: A Flower Meditation Journey || By Rick Garcia, Certified Sex/Cannabis Coach, LMT
In keeping with the topics of Cannabased Coaching and Wellness, I will start this blog off by saying that while this post is safe for work, some people might find the information to be charged. I’ll be talking about some lighter things like meditation and healing. However, I will also be exploring cannabis and psychedelics.…
Read MoreMeditating with ADHD || By Annabelle Denmark, MA, LPCC
For most people with ADHD, it is nearly impossible to sit still, without a thought, for longer than 15 seconds. Meditation takes on a new level of difficulty, and many give up meditating under the belief that they are not built for it. As I continue my work in understanding ADHD through reading, my personal…
Read MorePlanting the Garden of Our Mind II By Victoria Bresee MA, MAR, CHt.
Planting season is just around the corner. Have you started looking at those colorful, exciting seed catalogs? Have you already figured out what you’re going to plant this spring? It takes some planning, doesn’t it? Do you give any thought about what you are planting in your mind, or do you just let in whatever…
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