The Village Healer

personal development

  • The Woman In The Red Shoes

    A woman stated that when she sees a pretty woman, she compares herself and finds herself lacking. Her thoughts then spiral down from there. I know she is not the only one. I remember being like this. And in fact,… Continue reading

  • The Beauty Within

    It’s winter here in Michigan and I’m missing the snow. (Oddly enough now that I am ready to publish we are in the middle of a snowstorm!) We’ve had only two worthy snows this thus far and its sorely disappointing.… Continue reading

  • The Greatest Thing I Ever Did

    I know you’ve heard it a lot. People say it around Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, but this is January and I’m still gonna say it. The greatest thing I ever did was have a daughter and name her, Emma.… Continue reading

  • The Foul-Mouthed Woman

    Who is the Foul-Mouthed Woman?  She is the Maid, the Mother and the Crone,The Divine Feminine and the Naughty School Girl. She is the Keeper of the Flame, the Speaker of Truths,  The Seductress, the Riveter and the High Priestess.… Continue reading

  • Mirror, Mirror

    Raise your hand if you have ever been told that what you don’t like in someone else is a reflection of something in you that you don’t like. Keep your hand up if you then interpreted or were told that… Continue reading

  • Apologies, Forgiveness and Misconceptions

    Let’s start with definitions from the dictionary… apology | əˈpäləjē | noun (plural apologies) 1 a regretful acknowledgment of an offense or failure: we owe you an apology | I make no apologies for supporting that policy. • (apologies) used to express formally one’s regret at being unable to attend a meeting or social function: apologies for absence were received… Continue reading

  • Holiday Grief

    “It’s the most wonderful time of the year! With marshmallows roasting and…” Except when it isn’t. Grief at the holidays is 1) normal, 2) inevitable the older you get and 3) more intense than any other time of the year.… Continue reading

  • Shortcuts, Direct Routes and Detours

    UGH!! This quick-fix, magic-pill, jump-start, turbo-boost mindset is destroying the very essence of life. Every single aspect of this world seems to have it’s own shortcuts. Photo by rawpixel.com on Pexels.com Wanna lose weight? There’s a pill, formula, diet, supplement,… Continue reading

  • Holiday Stress Relief

    The holidays can be such a stressful time when you are not in alignment. We can feel pushed and pulled to make everyone happy, spend more money than we have, please everyone with our presence or be reminded of the… Continue reading

  • Intentions For 2019

    Each year I pick a new word or intention. Somewhat of a theme or a vision for the upcoming year, intended to focus my energy. I don’t do resolutions or even goals for that matter, intentions are what drive me,… Continue reading