Understanding Resistance in Splankna Work
In any deep transformation work, whether it’s life coaching or Splankna, there comes a moment when the subconscious hits the…
How Splankna Works
Understanding the Protocol for Deep Emotional Freedom The step-by-step process that addresses not just symptoms, but the root causes of…
What Is Splankna?
(And Why Haven’t You Heard of It Before?) You’ve probably never heard of Splankna. Most people haven’t. But this biblically-based…
D is for… Don’t
Don’t Double Down on Dumb Decisions! We all make bad decisions- it’s just part of being human. It’s seldom one…
When Bitterness Becomes Your Co-Pilot
True Story: Tom had every reason to feel betrayed. He had given his heart to a woman who, in his…
Why Does Success Feel So Lonely?
Even at the top- no, ESPECIALLY at the top, loneliness can creep in. As a high-performing executive, the pressure to…
Over It
Are you living authentically, or just meeting expectations? It’s easy to lose yourself in routines, responsibilities, and roles that no…
Are You Successful According to Everyone Else’s Standards?
Vivamus sagittis – sed tellus in libero semper, et cursus magna sempe nec ultricies augue.
Here to Help
I’ve done a fair amount of traveling over the last two years. It’s been a mix of solo time as…
Therapy Thursday – Relationship Reciprocity
Discussions about relationships dominated many of my counseling sessions. As I had explained to Ken- the failing marriage which spurred…
Pruning the Family Tree (part 2)
However difficult and heartbreaking it might be, we must erect and maintain boundaries. Remember- boundaries have nothing to do with…
Pruning the Family Tree (part 1)
Let’s just start out by stating the obvious. Family is complicated. There is such a complexity of emotions, familial obligations…
Labyrinth Lessons – Priorities
Key West Botanical Gardens, Key West, FL at 11:07 a.m. The timing of this labyrinth lesson post is interesting. Though…
Therapy Thursday – Paradigm Shift: Relationships
Ken and I had spent several sessions working on changing the paradigm in my mind about how women and men…
Feel Empowered!
Conquer Your Fear & Negative Emotions I was finding ways to help a loved one with an alcohol addiction when…
The Four Horsemen
Image by Wolfgang Eckert from Pixabay Let’s start with a moment of self-reflection. This is not about anyone else or…
Therapy Thursday – Relationships, part 2
Session 9: My Role in Relationships Sigh…. the eternal task of self-reflection. In this session, we focused on my role…
The Power of Grace
I am not a perfect person. Far from it. And I know it. As Pastor Michael Todd says, Not perfect,…
Labyrinth Lessons – The Prelude
Dear Reader, Several years ago, I discovered labyrinths. And, in doing so, I discovered a better way to connect with…
Therapy Thursday – Core Values
Your core values are the fundamental beliefs that guide your behavior and decisions. If you are living true to your…
Origins
I could have turned out differently. Wait, that’s a terrible introduction. Let me start over… What came first, the chicken…
Mental Health – part 4
Black Sheep – Shadows & Light As a kid, I was considered the black sheep of the family. I was…
Therapy Thursday – The Interpersonal Imperative
We all want to connect, to communicate, to belong… Session 6: The Interpersonal Imperative Physical: Survival is the highest priority…
Lousy Labels
A note from Sheli: My friend Len Alcorn posted this on his Facebook page back in May 2019. It really…
Making Amends
I felt like my world had been turned upside down and it was impossible to maintain a façade of normalcy,…
Secrets
I’ve also been pondering the danger of secrets, and how they erode relationships and trust. Of course, there are “good”…
What’s Behind the Curtain?
At the beginning of a new relationship, we often see only the wonder, magic & beauty that comes with the…