by Sara illig The self-loving act of forgiveness is a not only a magic portal, but a magic potion to heal yourself and the cells of your body. As we hold on to grudges, resentment and anger, it can negatively impact our health, leading to stress, anxiety and other ailments. By practicing forgiveness, we begin […]
Separating Feelings from Perceptions
by Sara illig Stepping into your feelings means looking inward vs looking at the outward world of perceptions. Feelings are the emotions and sensations we experience inside ourselves while perceptions are how we interpret and make sense of the world around us. Feelings come from within and are our own responses to the events and […]
What About Love…ing You?
by Sara illig The latest posts on Facebook all seem to be about finding love, or advice about how to freaking find love. Unfortunately, we do not get a manual with the gift of life and love, but the right tools and skills can help you. What greater moment in time than this to simply […]
Why Use EMDR?
Eyemovement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR) is a fascinating tool that can help process traumatic sensory aspects of an event, ( i.e. sounds, sights, thoughts, and feelings) using a simple series of lateral eye movements. In the 1990’s an American psychologist Francine Shapiro noticed that when the body is asked to perform a repetitive task […]
The Power and Beauty of Devastation
What is devastation? That feeling of uhhhgg! The feeling that I just can’t face today. I just can’t deal with life. I am alone in this. No one else feels this way. Everyone on Instagram and Facebook has a better life than me. There is no direction, sense of purpose. It turns to apathy; staying […]
EFT FAQ- Before you try it…
Are Emotional Freedom Techniques Safe? EFT are natural, non-invasive, chemical free and self paced techniques. The body’s built-in, natural healing system works to self-correct and create balance in your body and psyche. Some people may experience uncomfortable sensations while processing and/ or discharging accumulated emotional energy. This is a transitional temporary discomfort and with continued […]