Healing Requires Feeling Feelings cannot hurt you. It’s what you do, or don’t do, with them that can hurt. Imagine your emotions are like ocean waves — coming and going, and always changing. Some feel big like tsunamis, and some feel small just tickling your toes. Regardless of their size or shape, all emotions…(Read More)
Did you know that emotions are like our body’s GPS system, helping us navigate life? When we stop listening to these “directions,” our emotions get louder and more intense, and may turn into explosive anger, excessive worrying, eating disorders, and depression. If you are experiencing these symptoms, it’s time to quiet the noise…(Read More)
Did you know that feeling anger is our body’s way of protecting our more vulnerable feelings, like hurt and fear? Next time you’re feeling angry towards someone, ask yourself how their actions may have hurt or scared you, and then challenge yourself to share these tender, raw emotions in a loving, vulnerable way…(Read More)
The following is shared with gracious permission from a client at A New Beginning, who hopes that others find inspiration in this simple, yet profound, statement that captures the essence of what learning from your past really means! A couple of weeks ago, one of our providers was privileged to participate in a session with…(Read More)
Having trouble determining if your hunger is physical or emotional? This can be challenging for all of us at times. A helpful way to figure this out is to ask yourself if you’re hungry enough to eat an apple. Apples are a neutral food that most people enjoy when hungry, but wouldn’t necessarily…(Read More)
The other night I was outside putting the pool toys away and I noticed our beautiful sunset – vibrant colors colliding with heavy monsoon clouds, and palm tree silhouettes teasing me with the notion of a far-off tropical paradise. I quickly snapped a photo and it got me thinking… During the Arizona summer monsoon storm…(Read More)
