by HelenaAnn | Sep 16, 2015 | Spiritual Parenting
There’s a big transition going on in my life right now—actually there have been several this year. But this one is of the most basic nature. It is about independence. It is about growing and maturing. And about letting go. It’s about peeing and pooping in the potty....
by HelenaAnn | Mar 2, 2015 | Practical Spirituality
In my younger years I prided myself on being “low drama”. By which I meant that there weren’t a lot of skeletons in my closet, family turmoil, disasters, nightmare exes, emotional roller coasters, etc. Now, at 30, with a divorce, single motherhood, a couple of...
by HelenaAnn | Nov 12, 2014 | Uncategorized
It’s snowing and 1 degree in Denver today. I had trepidation about the oncoming winteryness, but now that it’s arrived I am decidedly content with it. The snow falling is gorgeous, I’m thankful for the shelter and warmth I have the privilege of...
by HelenaAnn | Oct 20, 2014 | Using Your Emotions
I took a walk around the neighborhood to work out frustration and sadness in the fall air. The pace of my feet on the sidewalk and its leaves got my heartbeat going faster. Blowing wind against my hair and my skin and my eyes got my tears going easier. ...
by HelenaAnn | Jun 9, 2014 | Enneagram, Practical Spirituality, Relationships
The act of longing is beautiful, creative, vulnerable, and…. uncomfortable for me. How is it for you? Longing is an inspiration to change, and melt, and take new shape to find and be something truer, more beautiful. It is a core energy we experience in seeking union,...
by HelenaAnn | May 6, 2014 | Relationships
Why do people lie? It’s been a question I’ve been working with lately. A couple of people have now caught me completely off guard by making up stories that aren’t true. Not just one-off white lies or omissions but detailed, elaborate lies over a period of time. And...
by HelenaAnn | Jan 29, 2014 | Practical Spirituality
I live in Denver. We’re going to the Superbowl this Sunday in case you haven’t heard. I’ve always enjoyed watching sports, though I don’t have teams that I feel fiercely loyal to. Maybe because I’ve moved around quite a bit. I do remember loving when the apple came up...
by HelenaAnn | Dec 17, 2013 | Enneagram, Practical Spirituality, Relationships
As babies, we are innocent, open, trusting. As we grow older we are hurt in various ways, and we hurt others. Things that are precious to us are desecrated, whether through abuse, cheating, theft, violence. We develop our own private brand of shame, and may feel...
by HelenaAnn | Oct 22, 2013 | Practical Spirituality, Relationships
What does friendship mean to you? I have some fabulous friends in my life who make me laugh, hold me when I cry, help take care of my son, cook for me and enjoy my cooking, take walks in city parks. They remind me who I am (a creative, powerful woman), and who I am...
by HelenaAnn | Sep 23, 2013 | Practical Spirituality, Spiritual Parenting
I cry when I read the book “Wherever You Are, My Love Will Find You” to my son. It’s amazing how children’s books can touch the heart so deeply, with their combination of words and illustrations. I wondered why this one was getting me every time, so here...
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