Space, Silence and Stillness

Growing up – from the age of 10 until leaving for college – the above inspiration, illustrated by a photo of a sunset, hung on my bedroom wall. During the impressionable years sleeping under and steeping in this message, the words became a part of me. I didn’t realize...

5-Minute Try It: Belly Expansion

PURPOSE: To become very familiar with the belly center, the felt sense of different situations (i.e. relaxed, closed, scared, confident) and what the belly – this part of our body map – has to offer us. PREPARATION: Comfortable clothing preferable; chair...

Our Body Map – The Best Road Traveled

In my weekly writing class, we explored “map” as a writing prompt. Insightful pieces produced a cascading of growth among us. So beautiful. The last sentence of my writing, “if you have no map you can never be lost”, drew me into further...

5-Minute Try It: Open Further

PURPOSE: The more you welcome others, situations and what is, the freer and happier you become. PREPARATION: Be willing; let go of your concept of open and limited; comfortable clothing preferable. Minute one: Feel your present body state of openness. Declare your...

The Body’s Naked Wisdom

When a new energy, idea or offering is preparing to be birthed in the world, I’m learning that the only response is to open, listen and receive what is being revealed. This is how I am experiencing the gestation and birthing of Somatic FinanceTM. The ideas that...