Shirley RigaJul 31, 202110 minWelcome HomeThis is not goodbye. Today is about welcoming you home. You’ve climbed out of the cave and are atop the mountain.
Thea IberallJul 23, 202110 minTool Time: ExpectancyExpectancy has been mentioned in 61 of Shirley’s daily meditation readings. And I began wondering when and where we’ve defined the word.
Shirley RigaJul 22, 202110 minIntention and AttentionI give attention to a spiritual tool as I set an intention to use it in my daily self-care
Thea IberallJul 19, 20217 minTool Time: Don’t Connect the Dots I started looking back on all the topics and tools we’ve reflected on over these 500 days. Today, I picked one to look at.
Thea IberallJun 26, 20214 minAir is DeceptiveSitting on the planet is 5200 trillion tons of air, or about one ton directly on top of each one of us. Why aren't we crushed?
Shirley RigaJun 23, 20216 minLetting Go of OutcomesI let go of outcomes. An affirmation sign I have displayed on an index card all over my living space because I tend to be goal oriented.
Shirley RigaJun 14, 20216 minImaginationI have the ability to imagine anything I want. I learned to prepare for the worst so I got really good at imagining worse-case scenarios.
Shirley RigaMay 2, 20219 minTo Let Go is Not to Deny, but to AcceptYesterday, I surrendered. I cried. It was a windy day. I sat outside in the sunshine, I closed my eyes and saw sands blowing in the wind.
Shirley RigaApr 26, 20216 minRadical Self CareI was raised understanding my job was to be nice above all else. That translated into forgetting about me. And to fibromyalgia.
Nancy BraggApr 24, 20216 minMy Manifesto of Affirmations I replenish myself by making time for spiritual connection. I integrate my inner life and my outer life. I am peaceful and at ease.
Thea IberallApr 22, 20216 minTen to OneI used to beat myself up. If I messed up, I'd call myself names. I'd have deep regrets for things I didn't do. That changed with a question.
Shirley RigaApr 21, 20214 minRedefining My Core BeliefMy reparenting began as I was welcomed into this world. No matter what truths were happening as a child, I redefined a core belief.
Shirley RigaApr 14, 20216 minLife is TransitionLife is full of opposites. The only consistent non-changing aspect is my inner light, my inner spark, my inner fire.
Shirley RigaApr 5, 20218 minValidationGaslighting is a form of psychological abuse where someone is made to question their own sanity or perception. It can explain some behaviors
Shirley RigaMar 11, 20217 minThe Power of CompassionI remember the day I started a support group for parents and caregivers of chronically ill and special needs children. It didn't go well.
Shirley RigaMar 10, 20214 minIt Begins With MeI choose acceptance over resistance. I choose to pause and listen rather than assume. I choose full responsibility for my actions.
Madeline ChampagneMar 3, 20217 minLife QuestionsOn the other side of this pandemic, we will have changed. We'll be sadder, happier, wiser, and stronger. I ask myself three life questions.
Shirley RigaFeb 20, 20218 minOur New ParadigmI didn’t know my strength until I was broken open. Life dealt circumstances and I learned It takes a catastrophe to wake us up.
Shirley RigaFeb 13, 20219 minHealing With SoundCovid is looking in my window. I experience a guided meditation early this morning, and tears welled up. I choose to face my fear.
Thea IberallFeb 10, 20215 minWant or HaveI’ve wanted something all my life. To be heard, to feel loved, to have friends, to belong. But there was always something missing.