Author Archives: Lindsey

When doing our own self-exploration, I can’t emphasize enough the importance of adopting an attitude of gentle curiosity around what surfaces. All too often I catch myself slipping into judgement, which I suspect is the ego’s way of protecting me from what I may find. While it’s very well-meaning, the truth is I am strongContinue reading “Self Exploration”

If anyone is reading this and knows how to add a hyperlink to “sequel entries” then feel free to leave a comment 😆🙄 The blog is in chronological order, but other than that I can’t claim there’s a method to the madness. ..I just try to honor what comes through- or get centered enough toContinue reading “Narcissistic projections and family roles”

What does it look like to let go of the trauma story- or atleast take a break from it? Hmmm. .. I am noticing a part of me is concerned that I’ll be perceived as lacking compassion or empathy for writing this. That part is growing very uncomfortable right about now, so as a compromiseContinue reading “Letting go of the story”

No clever title on this one. I’m getting right to the point. This entry was inspired by an Instagram post from Dr. Nicole LePera (the Holistic Psychologist on social media) called “Reminders if you’re estranged from family,” and is posted in the comments section. People have really strong opinions about this topic, but the onlyContinue reading “Going “no contact” with family members”

The title of this entry came from a download I had while doing some breathing exercises. Like so many of these little phrases that drop in, it’s not so much what is said, but the way it lands that makes it so powerful. Healing is a reclamation in every sense of the word. One ofContinue reading “What you reclaim you get to keep”

The only way out of the hell we create is taking radical ownership of our participation in relationships, jobs, etc that are causing harm. I wish I had better news, but I dont. Unless we do our own healing work on the parts of us that resonate with the harmful person/situation, then we’ll most likelyContinue reading “What I know for sure”

I’m reading a book called Holding Sacred Space, and have been thinking more about my interactions with others- both personal and professional. I really try to be present and honor other peoples’ experiences. I listen, ask questions, give feedback if appropriate, etc, but I recently noticed myself doing something that may be unintentionally hurtful. IContinue reading “The capacity to hold it all”

I was asked this question last night during a phone conversation with a friend, and I found myself at a loss for words (a rare occurrence lol). My own experience was so bizzare and unreplicatable that it may not be helpful at all. The brief explanation of what happened is as follows: The combination ofContinue reading “How to SEE ourselves?”

Where to go from here? As discussed in the last entry, becoming aware of our “stuff” is super hard. It can feel like we’ve got bullet holes in our chest and have been bleeding out for years, but are just now looking down. Our ego may tell us we are the worst, and people aroundContinue reading “Hard questions Part 4”

For all of us While we’re on the topic of hard questions, there are a few more that may be helpful right about now: • Is my personality comprised solely of protective parts, coping mechanisms, and survival strategies? • Are all my relationships trauma bonds? • Is my whole body scar tissue? It’s natural toContinue reading “Hard questions Part 3”