“The Wisdom of Holding On and Letting Go: A Conversation Between Mind and Body”
_______________________________________________________________________________________________ We embody opposites. Stillness and motion. Memory and presence. Holding on and letting go. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ One of the most overlooked, yet powerful truths about healing is this: our mind and body are designed to function differently, but harmoniously. And it’s in understanding this difference that we find our path to resilience. The mind is […]
“The Mind Doesn’t Know the Difference Between Reality and Thought”
_______________________________________________________________________________________________ Have you ever noticed how just thinking about something can change how your body feels? It’s a fascinating — and often overlooked — truth: the mind doesn’t differentiate between what’s real and what’s imagined. This isn’t just philosophy or theory. It’s something we can experience directly, right here, right now. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Let’s start with […]
“Who Wins on the Seesaw?”
We’ve all played on a seesaw at some point in our childhood. Two people. Two ends. One goes up, the other comes down. And then again, and again, and again. The rhythm continues—not because someone wins or loses—but simply because we keep playing. No one stays on top forever. No one remains below. There’s no […]
“Turning on the Light: How Somatic Experiencing Heals Trauma”
Turning on the Light: How Somatic Experiencing Heals Trauma Imagine walking into a room that’s pitch dark. You can’t see a thing. Maybe the space is familiar, or maybe it’s not. But your first instinct isn’t to start fighting the darkness. You don’t try to grab it, push it away, or analyze where it came […]
What Can I Explore in a Somatic Experiencing Session?
A Beginner’s Guide to Listening to Your Body If you’ve ever heard someone mention Somatic Experiencing (SE) and found yourself nodding politely while secretly wondering, “What even is that?” — you’re definitely not the only one. SE might sound a bit mysterious at first. It’s not traditional talk therapy, nor is it exactly bodywork, yet […]
