Monthly Archives: August 2013

Journal Writing as a Spiritual Practice

Posted on August 22, 2013 by jenny

I’ve been keeping a journal since 1959. Sometime in late 1991 I read Natalie Goldberg’s Writing Down the Bones, and really liked the idea of “writing practice.” I saw that it was pretty much what I was already doing. I … Continue reading →

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Feeling Good About Myself

Posted on August 21, 2013 by jenny

(Written in July 2009) I think of Elizabeth’s letter to me [10/25/05] where she talks about my commitment, my vision and my generosity. I remember when I first read it, I had a wonderful feeling of “I’ve done it. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Amazing Self-Love

Posted on August 20, 2013 by jenny

It’s been tough, trying to negotiate this terrain of the ending of my relationship with Bella. It occurs to me that I will continue to have a relationship with her spirit, but I will badly miss the furry object who … Continue reading →

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Guidance

Posted on August 19, 2013 by jenny

Written in December 2008 What do I need to hear from some very kind, very loving, very wise being? Dear, this is too much for you. It was too much when you were a baby and it’s too much now. … Continue reading →

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Resource Notebook

Posted on August 18, 2013 by jenny

I mentioned my “Resource notebook” in a previous post. In Somatic Experiencing a “resource” is a place in your body that feels more comfortable, more centered, more solid. A resource can also be something that, when you think of it, … Continue reading →

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