The Village Healer

relationships

  • Judgement(al)

      Feeling judged is no joke. It can unnerve even the steadiest of beings. The question we have to ask ourselves is ‘why is this bothering me?’ The experience of being judged is common, but feeling judged is something altogether different.… Continue reading

  • Sisterhood – The Woman In The Mirror

    This endeavors to be one of the most significant pieces I have yet to write. The task seems daunting as I sit here with a blank screen. Yet emotions flood my heart and thoughts are whirring through my mind. I… Continue reading

  • Unconditional Love – What is it Really?

    This is a common misperception…that unconditional love and boundaries/standards are mutually exclusive!! Unconditional love means you love someone the way they are. This does NOT mean you have to be in relationship with them. Its kind of like loving dairy… Continue reading

  • Thoughts Or Feelings – Which Came First?

    Do our thoughts dictate our feelings or do our feelings dictate our thoughts? I had never given it any thought at all until someone asked me that very question one day many many years ago. Without much hesitation I answered… Continue reading

  • Regret Is A Gift

    I aim to live my life with no regrets. Regrets indicate that the past is taking up space in the present. It is far better to live a life fully present to your highest best, thus avoiding future regret. However,… Continue reading

  • A Bit About Trauma…

    Everything we are, do, think and believe is connected to our Qi. Therefore everything we are, do, think and believe affects said Qi. Trauma is a significant disturbance in our Qi. Often it is actually a predetermined event…one we ‘planned’… Continue reading

  • Healing Crisis or Negative Consequence?

    There are signs everywhere. Interpreting the messages of Life can be tricky at best, overwhelming at worst. Its something I pride myself on having figured out. I have been called the “Queen of Reframing” and a “Mystic Midwife” because I’ve… Continue reading

  • I Love You

    My understanding of these three little words have transformed proportionately to my own evolution. As a child I had the most open concept of love. I loved everything around me. Every person. Every animal. Every tree. Every plant. Every space.… Continue reading

  • The Healing Storm

    The Midwest is kinda notorious for intense weather changes. Our Summers can get scorching hot and humid, while our Winters reach below zero. This week alone was a perfect example. Wednesday it was 58 degrees. Thursday it started to snow.… Continue reading

  • On Being Harsh…

    As an author, a writer, a healer, a guide I believe that clear communication is mandatory. How that is delivered, I suppose, is a matter of style. Recently, and not for the first time, I have been accused of being… Continue reading