Shirley RigaAug 24, 20213 minEmergence into MagnificenceRecently a friend of mine, gifted me with 12 chrysalises that will soon emerge into monarch butterflies.
Shirley RigaJul 18, 20218 minIn Times of Great ChangeI have several friends facing life-threatening illness. What does one say in light of devastating news? I know silence is not the answer
Shirley RigaMay 9, 20216 minOur Higher Self is the True MotherI kept having a dream last night, my children suffering. It's so difficult to feel helpless when a loved one suffers. Easier to blame myself
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 6, 20217 minBreathing in CommunityLife in this Pandemic teaches me on a daily basis to practice presence. A feeling of support, togetherness, and trust goes a long way.
Shirley RigaMar 15, 20217 minOur Entangled KnotsSurrendering to pain sounded like defeat to me and I wasn’t going to be defeated. I wasn't interested in befriending pain. It was my enemy.
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 RigaNov 17, 20205 minFood is MedicineI have used food all my life to hide my pain. Then I faced my food issues as a spiritual practice.
Shirley RigaAug 26, 20205 minMy Anger FuelWhen anger is ignored, it’s a fuel that burns uncontrolled. Being creative helps me use my anger fuel.
Shirley RigaJul 10, 20204 minBlessing Our BodiesSome bodies struggle because they struggle. I don’t have answers. I do know we learn from our bodies.
Shirley RigaJun 23, 20203 minLetting Go to the FlowStep by step aging is like mirror work With less resistance to acceptance
by ShirleyApr 30, 20202 minHope is SurrenderHope is Surrender By Shirley Riga I learned something about myself last night I won’t use a shopping service ever again I care deeply for...
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...
Shirley RigaApr 10, 20181 minTHERE'S A MOVEMENT HAPPENINGThere's a movement happening. I can feel it. So many light seekers and light workers are doing the hard work of examining their hearts...