View this post on Instagram A post shared by Soaringwords (@soaringwords) Molecular Biologist Elizabeth Blackburn was studying pond scum when she stumbled across an incredible discovery about human psychology that has a far-reaching impact well beyond the petri dishes in her laboratory. As she peered through her microscope at the pond scum samples, … Read more
All of us have experienced moments of loneliness and isolation. And the reason why loneliness is so painful is because of its twin emotion: shame. People feel a sense of shame surrounding loneliness because they think it’s a sign that they’re unlovable, weak, or inadequate in some way. However, shame actually stands for “SHOULD HAVE … Read more
It’s still the first week of the new year, so you might be a bit stressed that you haven’t accomplished all of the New Year’s resolutions you set for yourself. Take a deep breath and exhale. Here’s a video with the fabulous Dr. Jane Dutton, one of my Positive Psychology mentors and best friends. Jane … Read more
Over the past 22 years, I’ve had the privilege of supporting and coaching thousands of people who are grappling with serious illness, trauma, and setbacks. As an empathic imagery healer, I have found imagery to be a wonderful immediate way to bring confidence, calm, resilience, and agency to people when they are experiencing significant challenges. … Read more
In honor of National Stress Awareness Day, here are some beneficial insights to help you gain greater awareness, acceptance, and efficacy in order to reduce stress’s hold on depleting your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Just like an emergency vehicle barreling through traffic with piercing sirens and flashing lights, acute stress activates our sympathetic response … Read more
Whimsical pumpkin or salty pirate? Unicorn or your favorite Harry Potter character? Almost everyone has a favorite Halloween memory. According to the National Retail Federation’s annual Halloween consumer survey, this ancient, pagan ritual has morphed into a $10.6 billion dollar business—much to the delight of candy manufacturers and pop-up stores hawking costumes based on … Read more