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 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 RigaJul 5, 20217 minLove and FearWe enter this earth as a shining light with a desire to grow into who our soul aspires us to be. But we are affected by our circumstances.
Thea IberallMay 15, 20217 minDigging a HoleI once dug myself into a hole so deep that I had no idea how I would get out. It became my secret. And my burden.
Shirley RigaMay 1, 20215 minI Want to Be All of MeAnother evening of terror dreams from the pot I stirred leaving me tired but determined to conquer my fears.
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 RigaApr 3, 20217 minWhat I Think of Me is My BusinessDo I stay informed and take action or do I focus on my inner life? Is there a way to do both?
Shirley RigaJan 20, 20218 minBlessing my DoubtsI’ve been scared away by life again. Two steps forward, one step back. Why does my humanness have to interfere with my happiness?
Shirley RigaDec 11, 20205 minEven the Dalai LamaI want my mind to stop for a while and take a rest. Some days I can ignore and other days I am front row center listening to every thought.
Shirley RigaNov 28, 20205 minFear is a Virus Spread by Low Self-worthThe mind sticks to what it knows soaking up knowledge by example or taught by often wounded teachers. I am more.
Shirley RigaNov 19, 20208 minWho’s on my side?I was stuck in a habit of negative thinking -- the worst thing would happen in any situation. Then I learned words have energy
Shirley RigaNov 15, 20205 minNamasteAs I practice living every day, I surrender my pessimism and remember there's a learning in every experience no matter how difficult or good
Shirley RigaNov 13, 20208 minHealthy BoundariesI gave myself away in relationships granting other’s wishes ignoring my needs. Now I demonstrate what a boundary feels like.
Shirley RigaNov 8, 20206 minFierce CourageMy compartmentalized spaces became brave spaces where I put on a brave face; I entered a painful situation with brave coursing through veins
Shirley RigaOct 28, 20208 minStanding on the GroundI know what sand feels like when I’m standing on the beach. I want to live in the beach scene. I don’t want to live in the circus.
Shirley RigaOct 10, 20206 minUnderstanding vs. knowingIn the past, so much of my inside voice was negative, warning and scared. I never had anything positive to say.
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 RigaSep 28, 20206 minI am a Warrior of OnenessI say to my teacher I am not ready, I say to myself there must be more, I say to my friend you must be mistaken
Shirley RigaSep 27, 20207 minWanting versus BeingI’ve survived another wormhole in my life. Every July I relive the downward trend of my daughter’s life culminating in her loss in September
Shirley RigaSep 16, 20205 min Surrendering is an inside jobSurrendering is letting go of the pursuit to understand everything. Surrendering is about acceptance. Surrendering is inquiring with honesty