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Bullied by Food
I've experienced food bullying since childhood. As I hear people facing illnesses & disorders, I wonder what unresolved emotions are at play

Shirley Riga
Jul 5, 20226 min read
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Subpersonalities and Ego States
Have you ever felt like there are different parts of you that are sometimes at odds with each other? It's normal. But how to be happy?
Thea Iberall
Jun 7, 20217 min read
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Our Higher Self is the True Mother
I kept having a dream last night, my children suffering. It's so difficult to feel helpless when a loved one suffers. Easier to blame myself

Shirley Riga
May 9, 20216 min read
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Feeling Unloved
For years I have been telling myself a story that begins on my first birthday when my sister was born with a hole in her heart.
Nancy Bragg
May 7, 20217 min read
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The Observer Within
I have built defensive walls around the innocence of my inner child because of my early experiences. Can a bird's-eye view help?

Shirley Riga
Apr 27, 20215 min read
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I Find IT Within
I want to be heard. When I am listened to, I feel heard. When I feel heard, I feel more present. When I'm present, I more fully participate.

Shirley Riga
Apr 15, 20216 min read
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Validation
Gaslighting is a form of psychological abuse where someone is made to question their own sanity or perception. It can explain some behaviors

Shirley Riga
Apr 5, 20218 min read
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Generational Circles
I chose to call close my inner child. I'm 8 years old, standing in the yard. If I had the opportunity to speak to her, what would I say?

Shirley Riga
Mar 24, 20219 min read
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Deep Listening
I didn’t have adults around me who took the time to fully listen when I spoke. To this day, I'm sensitive to someone who's half there.

Shirley Riga
Mar 6, 20217 min read
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Core Beliefs
I’ve read that core beliefs are a person’s most central ideas about themselves. Everything's filtered through them. Even if they aren't true
Thea Iberall
Feb 24, 20217 min read
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My Ache
I started dreading when this wonderful thing will end or be taken away from me. I set myself up for the fall. I created the Ache.

Shirley Riga
Feb 16, 20218 min read
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Rewriting Painful Memories
My body speaks to me. Sometimes I don’t understand the messages. Memories hold energy. How can I release the energy and pain?

Shirley Riga
Jan 30, 202111 min read
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The Valley of Understanding
The Valley of Understanding is where all worldly wisdom is useless. Through this valley seekers will find wisdom in all things.
Thea Iberall
Dec 19, 20207 min read
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Now is the Time to Open the Door
We can choose to focus on fear and predict dire outcomes. Or we can focus on our breath and listen. Healing happens when you do the work.

Shirley Riga
Nov 29, 20208 min read
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Who’s on my side?
I was stuck in a habit of negative thinking -- the worst thing would happen in any situation. Then I learned words have energy

Shirley Riga
Nov 19, 20208 min read
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Commitment to Serenity
what does it take to stay in an open and loving heart no matter what is happening around me?
Anonymous
Nov 4, 20206 min read
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The Dissidence of My Inside Voice versus My Outside Voice
I have been cultivating my true self for decades, peeling away the pain and confusion, the layers of thick crusty protection that helped me.

Shirley Riga
Oct 31, 20205 min read
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Triggers
If I were to scooch right up to the TV and smoosh my eye against the TV screen, I can’t see anything and feel lost to what’s happening.

Shirley Riga
Oct 7, 20206 min read
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Baggage
I’m getting tired of dragging around all this old baggage of emotional pain.

Shirley Riga
Oct 4, 20207 min read
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Finding a New Perspective
A change in perspective
Is refreshing as it’s so easy to get caught up
In the humdrum of life.

Shirley Riga
Sep 4, 20204 min read
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