Category Archives: Healing

Statement of Faith

Posted on June 24, 2010 by jenny

I want to write — I guess it’s a “statement of faith” — my story about the universe and my life that gives me something to hold on to while I go through this rocky time.  “Rocky time”?  This is … Continue reading →

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Voice of God Within

Posted on June 22, 2010 by jenny

Woke with a jolt of fear.  Last night was the start of a Sufi Retreat at Neskaya.  When we went around the circle saying our names and what we hoped to get out of the retreat, I stumbled around, finally … Continue reading →

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Parts of Self-portrait

Posted on June 9, 2010 by jenny

Since it’s hard to see the details of the self-portrait, I took some closeups. This piece shows the area around my heart.  Words are “SHREDDED” and “TORN” This part represents my sexuality.  The word is “DESTROYED”.  There are pictures of … Continue reading →

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Self-portrait

Posted on June 7, 2010 by jenny

(Written in January 2006) Saw Lore yesterday.  I wanted to do a “self-portrait” like we had done at Woman’s Way.   She had a roll of paper but it wasn’t wide enough.  I said let’s make it in two halves.  She … Continue reading →

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Journal Work

Posted on June 3, 2010 by jenny

(Written in February 2009) I spent a bit of time yesterday holding the baby doll, and telling her I won’t leave her, that her welfare is my top priority.  She feels warm now, and sometimes being with her is comforting, … Continue reading →

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Circle of Truths

Posted on June 2, 2010 by jenny

From A Hidden Wholeness by Parker Palmer “The soul wants truth, not trivia.  So if the space between us is to welcome the soul, it must be a space in which truth can be told. … “You and I may … Continue reading →

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Sacred Space for Healing

Posted on May 25, 2010 by jenny

Bruce Levine, Surviving America’s Depression Epidemic “Western Medicine does not mock sacred spaces, but it doesn’t truly appreciate them.  It doesn’t acknowledge how important it is to create an event and space outside of the ordinary. .. When a culture … Continue reading →

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Healing Emotional Wounds

Posted on May 24, 2010 by jenny

From Bruce Levine, Surviving America’s Depression Epidemic “Emotional wounds heal naturally when we are not in a state of defensiveness, and healing conditions encourage this necessary openness.  These conditions are, in great part, created by kindness, gentleness, and love.  Kindness … Continue reading →

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Astonished Relief

Posted on May 23, 2010 by jenny

Talked with David, my stockbroker, whose specialty is socially responsible investments.  He said when things are doing a little better, he’d like to get me invested in new start-up companies that are geared for sustainability.  I like the idea.  Talking … Continue reading →

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Keeping Spirits Up

Posted on May 19, 2010 by jenny

I’ve been feeling pretty bummed out. I’m also tired — a weekend of dancing, long drive to see my therapist, second long drive to see a body-worker and visit a good friend — I still haven’t put my house back … Continue reading →

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