Category Archives: Healing

Good for me!

Posted on May 24, 2011 by jenny

It took me a long time to be able to appreciate the things I actually accomplished.  When I took the DMA course in creating what I wanted in my life, one of the exercises was the 10 successes of the … Continue reading →

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Genesis II

Posted on May 17, 2011 by jenny

(Written in November 2008) Yesterday evening I kept reading Fox & Sheldrake (Natural Grace) and was reconnected with a wonderful vision of the shamanic realm: overlapping morphogenetic fields, overlapping souls, all of us intricately interconnected.  There was a discussion of … Continue reading →

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Self Love

Posted on May 13, 2011 by jenny

(Written in November 2008) So it looks like, right now, Spirit is forcing me to cocoon, to pull inward, to face the hard and difficult task of learning to love myself in all of my confusion, pain, passion and generosity.  … Continue reading →

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Breakdown, continued

Posted on May 11, 2011 by jenny

(Written in November 2008.  After having a very bad time in August-September of 2008, I had a little respite in October & then things got bad again in late November.) Trouble eating yesterday, slept badly last night.  It’s 10° out.  … Continue reading →

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Guidance

Posted on May 10, 2011 by jenny

(Written in November 2008) Dear Guides & Guardian Spirits, I’m feeling sad & scared & confused.  Please help me. Dear Jenny, one day at a time.  Going to a retreat with Jack Kornfield is good, it will help strengthen your … Continue reading →

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Ask Us Who We Are

Posted on May 9, 2011 by jenny

Went to St. Johnsbury to see Bess O’Brien’s latest documentary Ask Us Who We Are.  It’s about foster kids and foster families.  Powerful.  Painful.  Kids crying out “How could she not love me?” Wrongful stereotypes — like it’s the kid … Continue reading →

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Somatic Experiencing

Posted on May 7, 2011 by jenny

(Written in November 2008) Yesterday, with Caryn, I talked about Obama “We elected him!” and she asked how that “we” felt in my body.  It was hard to say.  I felt strengthened, held upright — warmer — it was a … Continue reading →

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Good Dancing

Posted on May 6, 2011 by jenny

(Written in November 2008) Good group for dancing last night.  I went through the jukebox & wrote down dances we haven’t done in a while.  I picked a few of them & also asked for requests.  Surprised myself by doing … Continue reading →

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Cranky & Irritable

Posted on May 5, 2011 by jenny

(Written in October 2008) Feeling cranky and irritable.  I felt this way yesterday and Sunday too.  Bored.  Dissatisfied.  What’s that like in my body?  Slight tension, slight discomfort.  Hard to get a handle on.  Not as clear as fear or … Continue reading →

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Kornfield on Activism

Posted on May 4, 2011 by jenny

(Written in October 2008) Reading Jack Kornfield yesterday I came across a passage on Activism, and the need for sanctuaries where activists can rest and renew.  I found it very validating.  He writes about Quaker friends who were working as … Continue reading →

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