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Shirley Riga
Jul 6, 20217 min read
Relief
We 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.
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Shirley Riga
Jun 10, 20215 min read
My Toolbelt
I 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.
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Shirley Riga
May 26, 20215 min read
Blood Moon
It’s my job to stay open minded, and believe in the process of releasing. As soon as I start blaming or denying, the process stalls.
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Shirley Riga
May 16, 20215 min read
Practicing
Last week was full of doctors’ appointments. I don’t like focusing on my body. I’d rather feel and sense life through my heart’s eyes.
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Shirley Riga
May 1, 20215 min read
I Want to Be All of Me
Another evening of terror dreams from the pot I stirred leaving me tired but determined to conquer my fears.
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Sunsue Fleming
Apr 9, 20217 min read
Stay Awake
Sunrise is a magical time. The birds know it. They stretch their wings, sing songs, celebrate. The earth says wake up there
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Shirley Riga
Mar 22, 20218 min read
Knock Knock
Every time I ignore the knock knock, my reservoir empties more. But I found a way to ground by doing forest bathing.
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Shirley Riga
Mar 18, 20218 min read
Three Breaths, One Commitment
365 days ago, I made a commitment to myself. Every morning, I would sit in silence. I missed community. So began my Zoom meditation journey.
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Shirley Riga
Feb 19, 20217 min read
Collective Anchor
In my Silence, I feel my pain rise, discomfort grow, fear grip me. Sometimes I feel anger bump against my insides. Breath helps it dissipate
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Nita Walker
Feb 12, 20216 min read
Motion and Stillness
During the most traumatic event of my life, I miraculously found stillness in the turbulence of the surrounding violence I was subjected to.
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Shirley Riga
Jan 30, 202111 min read
Rewriting Painful Memories
My body speaks to me. Sometimes I don’t understand the messages. Memories hold energy. How can I release the energy and pain?
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Shirley Riga
Jan 20, 20218 min read
Blessing my Doubts
I’ve been scared away by life again. Two steps forward, one step back. Why does my humanness have to interfere with my happiness?
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Shirley Riga
Jan 16, 20218 min read
Dear Ego
I know there are things you want. I know you want to be in charge. But integration is called for. It feels like death but it is not.
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Shirley Riga
Jan 12, 20215 min read
A Lifetime Can Change By the Flash of Truth
What does the silence sound like? In our silence we listen and wait to hear truth. I recognize it when I feel goosebumps. Truth has no time.
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Shirley Riga
Jan 11, 20218 min read
Exit Points
Understanding my spouse chose an exit point helps me accept the trauma of that day. It helps me understand there is a greater force at work
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Shirley Riga
Jan 7, 20215 min read
Emotional Firewalls
Allowing myself to feel my deep emotions is a key. It’s up to me to find a safe place with an intention to feel my pain.
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Shirley Riga
Dec 30, 20208 min read
Breathing Releases Me
It’s easier for me to create my self-abuse than it is to wait for abuse. Today I take a breath and break through the walls of shame.
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Shirley Riga
Dec 16, 20206 min read
Anticipation, Expectation, Expectancy, Presence
Expectations take me out of the moment and places me smack dab in the middle of stress. Mindfulness means staying aware. I choose awareness.
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Shirley Riga
Dec 6, 20207 min read
Grounded Presence
As I breathe with an open heart, my ability to stay in this settled presence allows me to listen within and grow roots.
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Shirley Riga
Dec 4, 20208 min read
Slow and steady
I learned as a child if my clothes catch on fire to stop, drop and roll. Metaphorically, stop, drop and roll is not far off from Covid news.
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