In Times of Great Change
I have several friends facing life-threatening illness. What does one say in light of devastating news? I know silence is not the answer
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Shirley Riga
Jul 14, 20218 min
Educated Freedom of Choice
Three years ago, I had Stage 3 Kidney disease. Then I developed severe digestive problems and was forced to change my food choices.
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Shirley Riga
Jun 10, 20215 min
My Toolbelt
I often think about my ability to survive my life. We all have our stories. Using my breath has been a crucial tool in my challenging times.
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Shirley Riga
Apr 10, 20218 min
Carrying On
A black marker mars my sight. How am I supposed to see my way through this murky world? I’m not ready to welcome it in.
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Shirley Riga
Apr 6, 20217 min
Breathing in Community
Life in this Pandemic teaches me on a daily basis to practice presence. A feeling of support, togetherness, and trust goes a long way.
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Shirley Riga
Mar 27, 20214 min
I Believe You
Those three words are so helpful to hear when I’m struggling with self-acceptance. As a child I wasn’t believed.
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Thea Iberall
Mar 4, 20219 min
Anger
I was 35 years old the first time I got angry. It took me being in a really safe place. But I was mad. And I let her know it.
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Shirley Riga
Feb 26, 20218 min
Power Ripples
At times, I have been so overcome by words, I feel violated. Words have energy and carry the same force and effect as they intend.
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Shirley Riga
Feb 18, 20218 min
Fierce Surrender
I have a fierce pride in what I believe in. My goal is to live this intention all the time but fear gets in the way. How to deal with it?
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Shirley Riga
Feb 16, 20218 min
My Ache
I started dreading when this wonderful thing will end or be taken away from me. I set myself up for the fall. I created the Ache.
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Nita Walker
Feb 12, 20216 min
Motion and Stillness
During the most traumatic event of my life, I miraculously found stillness in the turbulence of the surrounding violence I was subjected to.
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Shirley Riga
Feb 6, 20215 min
Journey of a Soul
I am living my herstory one day at a time, struggling and succeeding, loving and losing, and loving again
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Shirley Riga
Jan 11, 20218 min
Exit Points
Understanding my spouse chose an exit point helps me accept the trauma of that day. It helps me understand there is a greater force at work
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Shirley Riga
Jan 10, 20216 min
At the Helm of My Boat
There is a new normal coming and I don’t know what it looks like. My intention is to stand at the helm of my boat with my sea legs adjusting
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Shirley Riga
Dec 3, 20206 min
The Power of Silence
Pain is a teacher that nags at me when I don’t pay attention. I never experienced unrelenting pain until I was brought to my knees by fibro
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Shirley Riga
Nov 29, 20208 min
Now is the Time to Open the Door
We can choose to focus on fear and predict dire outcomes. Or we can focus on our breath and listen. Healing happens when you do the work.
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Shirley Riga
Nov 27, 20207 min
My Demanding Knot
Maybe it’s a habit of worry. Maybe it’s my way of reminding myself I’m not in control. Daily I let go and bring in gentleness.
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Shirley Riga
Nov 22, 20205 min
Changing a Painful Memory
When I have an annoying memory that keeps replaying in my mind, I'm stuck in the memory and stuck being a victim. This exercise relieved me.
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Shirley Riga
Nov 17, 20205 min
Food is Medicine
I have used food all my life to hide my pain. Then I faced my food issues as a spiritual practice.
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Shirley Riga
Nov 3, 20207 min
A Greater Purpose Afoot
Today is a day of waiting. Today I connect with my heart and believe there is a greater purpose afoot.
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