Archetypes as Living Presences Jung understood archetypes not as abstract concepts but as autonomous psychic forces. The patterns of energy that organize experience, appear in dreams and symptoms. These patterns can be engaged as if they are real presences. For our purposes, several figures cluster around the Divine Feminine. Sophia as the Highest Anima Jung…
Introduction to My Divine Feminine A repeated pattern that has been a great part of my life is the feminine, in search of it’s true meaning. One of the greatest repeats that I see chased after is the meaning of the Divine Feminine. I have been exploring this concept for the past 7 decades of…
How Digestibility Impacts Mood My Introduction There are millions of words, even billions of words written on the gut-brain axis. Everyone has an opinion, idea, supposition, research, and so much more. It is exhausting to sort through and find the relevant pieces. I have been on that quest for over 25 years after my diagnosis….
An Introduction to How We Understand Who We Are Identity reflects self. From the existential point of view, it is who we are to the world. How we define self in relation to the world. Our choices throughout every area of our life is a reflection. Shaped by the stories we tell about ourselves in…
Herbs, Nutrition, and Proven Ways to Support Your Immune System Introduction The flu is but one variety of virus we encounter in our life time. This is only the beginning. Life often places us in a defensive posture, responding rather than preparing. My hope is to invite a shift toward prevention—toward tending the body and…
I went in search of the “original” recipe of the Four Thieves Vinegar, using AI of course, Gemini 3. The content was very well researched and considerations for the original recipe as it was made and used then is far different than what is marketed today. For instance did you know that the original Four…
Recovery is a personal journey. We each find what works for us. The one key aspect missing for many is knowing self, understanding emotions, how our past shapes us and without guidance controls us.
Self-dialogue is an important skill to develop because if guides us in our recovery journey.
Halil Ibrahim Mescioglu/ShutterstockDrink of cinnamon, ginger & turmeric Dipa Kamdar, Kingston University A sprinkle of cinnamon on your porridge, a pinch of turmeric in your curry, or a dash of ginger in your biscuits – these popular spices are kitchen staples around the world. For centuries, spices haven’t just been used to flavour food but…
An Introduction to What Vulnerable is The term “vulnerable” can refer to a person, animal, system, or thing that is open to attack, harm, or exploitation. In a physical or technological context, it can refer to a weakness in security or a lack of protection from potential dangers. In a personal or emotional context, it…
Are you a Disruptor or a Conformist? I ask this question because disruptive thinking is and has been my way of life. I have attempted to live as a conformist, failing miserably and being miserable. I have never been a traditional kind of gal. A rebel, questioner and all around disruptive woman. Stuck at 3-years…
