Thea IberallJul 25, 20217 minExpectations around HealthWhen I receive a diagnosis, I am set up for expectations. How can I be in expectancy?
Shirley RigaJul 13, 20217 minFeeling PresentI am not an expert on the energy body. But my energy body is maybe halfway present in my physical body, How to stay present?
Shirley RigaJul 6, 20217 minReliefWe all seek relief of some kind. My moments of self-care in a day get de-prioritized as I am distracted from one thing to another.
Shirley RigaJun 10, 20215 minMy ToolbeltI 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.
Shirley RigaMar 27, 20214 minI Believe YouThose three words are so helpful to hear when I’m struggling with self-acceptance. As a child I wasn’t believed.
Shirley RigaMar 22, 20218 minKnock KnockEvery time I ignore the knock knock, my reservoir empties more. But I found a way to ground by doing forest bathing.
Shirley RigaMar 18, 20218 minThree Breaths, One Commitment365 days ago, I made a commitment to myself. Every morning, I would sit in silence. I missed community. So began my Zoom meditation journey.
Shirley RigaMar 9, 20216 minDeepening the ReservoirI struggled for years following meditation rules, trying to do it right so as to reap the benefit others found. But I feared inner monsters.
Shirley RigaMar 2, 20215 minI am PresentMy body is a feedback system. I tune in every morning and get today’s forecast. Am I in my body? I feel my body sensations.
Shirley RigaFeb 26, 20218 minPower RipplesAt times, I have been so overcome by words, I feel violated. Words have energy and carry the same force and effect as they intend.
Shirley RigaJan 28, 20217 minI Take Action With an AffirmationTraining my brain to stay in the moment is a day-by-day process. One little affirmation can change the direction of my thoughts.
Shirley RigaNov 27, 20207 minMy Demanding KnotMaybe 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.
Shirley RigaNov 3, 20207 minA Greater Purpose AfootToday is a day of waiting. Today I connect with my heart and believe there is a greater purpose afoot.
Shirley RigaOct 5, 20207 minLiving on the EdgeI worked in a job that required me to be focused at all times. I kept order in the office while my life was spinning out of control.
Shirley RigaOct 2, 20205 minOne Day at a TimeI feel so deeply it hurts to be human and at the same time the hurt is being human. Humanity is reacting. Humanity is waiting.
Shirley RigaSep 30, 20207 minIf I Feel Lost I’m on the Right PathWe're learning we are all connected. What more proof do we need than to examine our heartache for what is happening around us. It all hurts.
Shirley RigaAug 18, 20204 minSilence as a PracticePractice takes patience and trust, a clear direction and repetition over and over again until acceptance erases the fight.
Shirley RigaAug 12, 20204 minCultivated DistractionsStaying in the moment is the key to managing anxiety and stress. Mindfulness means creating an intention, giving it full attention with...
Shirley RigaAug 5, 20203 minCreativityReframing is a way to create a different way to look at a situation, person or relationship and changing its meaning.
Shirley RigaAug 4, 20204 minDivine EmptinessA divine emptiness springs from the heart and brings me to an edge of wonder and trust, fulfilling something deep within me