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Well Worn Path of Life
All he wanted to do was come through the door like the six of us did, walk freely. I’m a member of a hospice choir, and we just finished...

Shirley Riga
Mar 4, 20234 min read


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


Doorways
Our egos are built with thick walls fortified by our childhood experiences, our need to fit in, our want for success, our inner judge

Shirley Riga
Jul 2, 20223 min read


Doorway or Hole
I am a barometer, not just using my senses to navigate my world. I use my whole field, the space around me and in me. I need balance.

Shirley Riga
Jul 20, 20217 min read


The Stuff of Stars
We have dreams and goals, and yet many of us are stuck somewhere, feeling unable to achieve what we want. What's stopping me?
Thea Iberall
Jun 5, 20217 min read


Courage to be Accountable
I’ve decided to put a wall mirror in my meditation room. Nothing fancy. Just something I can gaze at to reinforce my accountability.

Shirley Riga
May 17, 20218 min read


Practicing
Last week was full of doctors’ appointments. I don’t like focusing on my body. I’d rather feel and sense life through my heart’s eyes.

Shirley Riga
May 16, 20215 min read


Digging a Hole
I once dug myself into a hole so deep that I had no idea how I would get out. It became my secret. And my burden.
Thea Iberall
May 15, 20217 min read


Redefining My Core Belief
My reparenting began as I was welcomed into this world. No matter what truths were happening as a child, I redefined a core belief.

Shirley Riga
Apr 21, 20214 min read


Nature Mentors
I was lost in my search. Anywhere I looked I was turned away, disappointed, disrespected and rejected. I wore out my excuses.

Shirley Riga
Apr 7, 20215 min read


Breathing in Community
Life in this Pandemic teaches me on a daily basis to practice presence. A feeling of support, togetherness, and trust goes a long way.

Shirley Riga
Apr 6, 20217 min read


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


Renewal
On this marked day of renewal for life, for love, for all sentient beings on this Earth, I offer this prayer.

Shirley Riga
Apr 4, 20215 min read


What I Think of Me is My Business
Do I stay informed and take action or do I focus on my inner life? Is there a way to do both?

Shirley Riga
Apr 3, 20217 min read


Choice Point
We have within us an ancient mind and a future one. What if humanity is at a choice point where we must choose between two different paths?
Thea Iberall
Apr 2, 20218 min read


She's With Me
I don’t remember when I discovered her. She emerged one day sitting in front of me, watching me.

Shirley Riga
Apr 1, 20215 min read


Wandering
I've been on an accelerated course discovering myself. At times, I feel confused and shaken when I compare my insides to other's outsides.

Shirley Riga
Mar 31, 20217 min read


Holding the Light
It’s so easy to believe what we see, feel or were taught when there is so much more. Sometimes it takes someone else holding a light for us.

Shirley Riga
Mar 30, 20219 min read


Introspection
Using introspection, we can maintain an interior monologue of an "I" talking with "me". We can say "I drive myself crazy." But who's me & I?
Thea Iberall
Mar 29, 20216 min read


Testing my Wings
I have lost my ability to sing. I wonder if my tender emotions have been part of it. So I went on a retreat to learn to love myself.
Mary Sorrells
Mar 28, 20216 min read
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