https://youtu.be/ngZ9OcHN_Ew We're made to heal. When you cut your finger, in a matter of moments the blood clots, it begins to scab over, and with time, nothing is left but a scar. We don't have to focus all of our energy on the wound, yelling "heal!" for it to mend - it just happens naturally. …
Continue reading Feeling Stuck? EMDR Therapy May Be the Solution
Since I’ve gone back to graduate school to be a therapist, I’ve been challenged to choose my preferred “theoretical orientation.” This is a fancy way of saying ‘approach to life and effective problem solving.’ While there are numerous paths that all lead to creating a better life, certain notions in particular seem to be jumping …
Continue reading The Path to Personal Power in 3 (not so easy) Steps
Okay, I’ll admit it – I have a strange mind. Through my work as a writer, I have received one of the greatest blessings of my life, the ability to open myself up to inspiration. However, sometimes I can’t seem to turn that inspiration off. Like last night for example. I actually woke up with …
Continue reading (Nighttime Inspiration) The Importance of Setting Boundaries
I don’t like to fight. Yet, I think I’ve always bought into the notion that you have to have a fighter’s spirit in order to survive in this world. For this reason it only makes sense to heed the first rule of wartime – know your enemies. This knowledge is the sharpened sword that will help us to cut through the obstacles and reclaim our own power.
I woke up this morning to the sight of the sun glistening off the lake behind my home and my heart was instantly filled with a profound gratitude for the simple beauty of the world around us. So often our thoughts are focused on personal hardships, world catastrophes or the difficult circumstances that surround us …
Marci Wise, M.A., LMHC 