Shirley RigaJul 15, 20216 minHeron as my WitnessOn an overcast day, I gathered my shame and unworthiness and went for a ride. To settle the matter of their presence in my life.
Shirley RigaJun 18, 20217 minWe Hold the GateThe synchronicity within the tapestry of life is beyond my understanding. I’m grateful for the wisdom of the Universe.
Thea IberallJun 7, 20217 minSubpersonalities and Ego StatesHave you ever felt like there are different parts of you that are sometimes at odds with each other? It's normal. But how to be happy?
Shirley RigaMar 24, 20219 minGenerational CirclesI chose to call close my inner child. I'm 8 years old, standing in the yard. If I had the opportunity to speak to her, what would I say?
Shirley RigaMar 16, 20216 minPrimal PatternsYesterday, I walked right up to the edge of a bus I was ready to throw myself under, metaphorically speaking. It was a pattern I recognized.
Thea IberallFeb 24, 20217 minCore BeliefsI’ve read that core beliefs are a person’s most central ideas about themselves. Everything's filtered through them. Even if they aren't true
Shirley RigaFeb 9, 20218 minComing HomeI've felt lost most of my life. And now I reparent myself. I imagine myself as an elder, sitting in the upholstered chair in the living room
Shirley RigaJan 30, 202111 minRewriting Painful MemoriesMy body speaks to me. Sometimes I don’t understand the messages. Memories hold energy. How can I release the energy and pain?
Shirley RigaDec 15, 20204 minMy CrossroadsIt feels burdensome to have the responsibility of making me happy. It’s a crossroads I find myself at when I forget it’s up to me.
Shirley RigaOct 7, 20206 minTriggersIf I were to scooch right up to the TV and smoosh my eye against the TV screen, I can’t see anything and feel lost to what’s happening.
Shirley RigaOct 4, 20207 minBaggageI’m getting tired of dragging around all this old baggage of emotional pain.
Shirley RigaMay 24, 20204 minRemembering Loved OnesI’m thinking about Memorial Day this morning Loved ones present and Loved ones past, what is now and what was then
by ShirleyMay 12, 20204 minInner BattleI’ve been thinking about my childhood lately Which was out of control A mishmash Emotional and physical Fear, confusion and anger...
by ShirleyApr 29, 20202 minI Am a Mother MountainA simple photograph can feel like an explosion of my senses Catapulting me back 60 plus years Causing a reflection of my life from the...
Shirley RigaApr 15, 20202 minExpectancy vs ExpectationI called him an old friend, but I’m not sure “friend” can describe him. He was definitely male, stood erect, alert and had a keen eye....
by ShirleyApr 2, 20201 minDon't Connect the DotsThere’s an adage I use in my life – “Don’t connect the dots” that helps remind me when I start panic thinking and I lace together...
by ShirleyApr 1, 20201 minPrayer of Co-CreationIn choosing this morning’s meditation reading, I was guided to choose a piece that brought forth self-empowerment, community both global...
by ShirleyMar 31, 20202 minListening from the presentI chose today's meditation reading from a book that helped me heal my relationship with my father who passed away many many years ago....
by ShirleyMar 30, 20201 min"Use Your Senses Fully"This morning's meditation reading was taken from Eckhart Tolle's book, "Practicing The Power of Now, Essential Teachings, Meditations and...
Shirley RigaJul 23, 20194 minTIO TIO!!As a child, I was fearful day in and day out for well over 24 years living with my biological family. I learned to exist in this feeling...