Victim to Empowerment
In September, a young woman came in for help processing traumas from the past 3 years. The trauma expressed in her body as stress, overwhelm, and tension. She experienced debilitating stomach and back pains. She felt depleted from constantly supporting those around her.
She returned 2 weeks later, no longer feeling like a victim. Instead, she was angry. Angry that she felt burned out. Tired of drinking too much to escape from life. Enraged at people for trying to control her. While her life had not changed, her perspective had made a significant shift.
She came in for a 3rd visit 2 months later as a completely new woman. She was smiling and bright, calm and clear. She had stopped drinking cold-turkey, and found that she enjoyed feeling present in her life. She had quit her job and decided to move. She felt empowered by the tools, and regularly used them to clear her space, strengthen her boundaries, and stand in her power.
The Biology of Belief
If you are interested in the science of how our thoughts affect our physical health, consider reading The Biology of Belief by Bruce Lipton, a professor and researcher of cell biology. The book details the mechanisms used by cells to receive and process information, and how DNA is affected by influences from the cell’s environment. The author proposes that our bodies can change as we retrain our thinking. I have found it to be fascinating and hope you enjoy it.
All I want for the Holidays are Boundaries!
Let’s face it, the holidays can be tough. No matter how much internal work we’ve done, no matter how many of our shadows we’ve transformed, being around family brings out the triggers. Family knows us too well. They hold a key to our hearts and our pain, with access to the deepest recesses of our souls. Old childhood patterns come out and we lose ourselves.
Traditional Acupuncture: The Law of the Five Elements?
During Medical Qigong sessions, I assess, treat, and explain energetic blocks and imbalances in the five elements of Chinese Medicine. Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water are considered by the Chinese to be the basic elements of nature, which bring harmony and order. These elements are represented in the human body, flowing energetically to maintain balance and remind us of our nature.
Many of you have asked, “Where can I read more about the 5 elements?