Posts Tagged ‘#movingforward’
Reclaiming the Light
Focusing on the light as we work through the effects of trauma can free us from darkness and help us reclaim the light we thought we lost.
Read MoreGiving It Forward—Join the Campaign!
Giving It Forward is about connection and reaching out in simple ways. Even when we feel empty—like we have nothing to give—getting outside ourselves has a way of filling our hearts.
Read MoreLive Life Fully: Embrace Every Adventure
Living life fully means taking each day as it comes and enjoying things along the way. Don’t wait to enjoy the things you love.
Read MoreLight Behind the Mask
There is light even in the darkest places—even in the darkest parts of us. Mental anguish, regardless of its source, does not take the worth out of its victim. Accepting that reality frees us to own the light and be ourselves.
Read MoreCoping Through Creativity
What impact do the arts have on our mental health? I recently participated in a class titled “Coping Through Creativity,” led by my friend Stephanie Nicoletti. Despite my limited visual art skills, I found creating images that expressed my emotions liberating.
In this interview, Stephanie shares how creativity can help us heal.
How to Honor Abusive Parents
How does honoring parents fit into the murky path of overcoming the pain inflicted by them? The first step is in re-interpreting honor to mean live honorably. In that way, we are doing something good with the physical life they gave us. More importantly, it lifts and enables us to see beyond the abuse and focus on building a life we can thrive in. In living honorably, we can find our true selves and leave behind the worthless feelings that accompany abuse.
Read MoreWhy Build on the Light?
I’ve been asked why the title Build on the Light? In this video, I share the ideas behind the phrase. If we look closely, there are pieces of light buried in the muck of the trauma we have suffered-pieces that can be used to rebuild our lives. Regardless of the pains and heartache we are…
Read More“A Story That Must Be Told”
We each have a “story that must be told”. In having the courage to share, we create opportunities for growth, understanding, and connection. That is the most profound reward.
Read MoreThe Rippling Effects of Abuse
Recently, someone asked me, “How can you possibly heal and move forward when the people closest to you have been hurt by your own trauma-induced neglect and hurtful actions?” It is a question I’ve asked myself many times. Truly, the rippling effects of abuse reach beyond the victim. Its effects are felt profoundly by those…
Read MoreReclaiming the Good
Reclaiming the good moments in our lives is critical in emotional and spiritual healing. But it is not enough to simply uncover the pieces of light. We have to own them.
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