Peg O’Connor, Ph.D., published an article in Psychology Today that tackles the soul sapping impact of continually breaking promises to yourself. She likens this cycle of not trusting self to an addiction; a life-long addiction to self-sabotage. In this episode, we’ll look at four aspects of SELF-TRUST: What is self-trust? How is breaking promises to yourself limiting the quality of your life? What are the practical and soul-supporting benefits of trusting self? Where … [Read more...]
Episode 6: Two Owls Having a Hoot! – What does it mean to Hold Space?
LISTEN NOW or LATER Episode 6: Understanding How to Hold Space for Yourself and Others Heather Plett wrote a beautiful piece about holding space called "What it means to 'hold space' for people, plus eight tips on how to do it well". It was sensationally popular with far reaching impact because it was honest, true, insightful … and straight from the heart. In this episode, Mildred Lynn McDonald and Madonna MacInnis will skillfully build on the universal concept of holding space by … [Read more...]
Episode 5: Two Owls Having a Hoot! – Are you a Scanner?
LISTEN or DOWNLOAD 30-minute Podcast In her book, Refuse to Choose award-winning author Barbara Sher talks about “scanners”; people who have so many interests that they’re unable to choose only one. According to Sher, scanners aren’t dilettantes or undisciplined, and they don’t change interests because of A.D.D. or a fear of success. “They seem to be highly intelligent, multi-talented people who need to have more interests than the average person.” As you can imagine, this topic really hit a … [Read more...]
Episode 4: Two Owls Having a Hoot! – Where is Your Home?
LISTEN NOW or LATER Is your sense of home connected to an external space such as a specific geographic location, an internal space like a spiritual life purpose or blueprint … hmm, or is your sense of home wrapped up in a warm feeling of being “at home” with yourself? The good news is that if you are able to discern the role of each of the above in your day-to-day life, you might be able to identify your unique and true sense of HOME that will nurture, nourish and complete you. Join your … [Read more...]
Episode 3: Two Owls Having a Hoot! – What is an Animal Totem or Animal Spirit Guide?
LISTEN NOW or LATER Did you know that there are hidden qualities and forces of Nature that we can access if we are attuned to the natural forces around us? It is true. Personal power animals and the connection to animals and their wisdom are found throughout the world in many cultures. From cave paintings, ornate jewelry and carvings to countless stories and legends. Animal Totems or Animal Spirit Guides express the spirit nature of that species and exemplify qualities we can learn from. They … [Read more...]