Tag: hope method
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Lessons in controlling the minds narrative
They blindfolded me, told me to hold out my finger, and the next thing I knew — squish. My mind screamed poo! but the truth was far less terrifying… and much funnier. That day, I learned that sometimes the scariest part of life isn’t the moment itself — it’s the story we tell ourselves about…
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Sappho: Feminine Voice and Emotional Freedom
Longing was my first teacher. As a child, I dreamed my way through JC Penney catalogs, imagining a life far beyond what I had. For years, I thought that ache meant I was lacking. But now I understand: longing is sacred. Like Sappho, I’ve come to see desire not as weakness — but as a…
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The Power of Presence and Breath
In the chaos of an ordinary day, a single breath brought me back to myself. Inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh and grounded in the HOPE Method, this reflection explores how mindful breathing can activate the parasympathetic nervous system, calm the body, and return us to peace — even in the middle of the mess.
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Oshun’s Wisdom: Healing Through Softness and Joy
Joy is more than a fleeting emotion — it’s a spiritual practice. In this reflection, I share how the gentle presence of Oshun reminds me to find joy in the everyday: the blue of the sky, the song of the birds, the laughter of my grandchildren. When we honor joy as sacred, we begin to…
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Harnessing Divine Courage: Lessons from Joan of Arc
When I say I hear God, I don’t mean in thunderclaps or burning bushes. I mean in redirections. In the undeniable knowing that something’s not working — not because I’m failing, but because I’m forcing. Like Joan of Arc, I’ve learned that obedience to divine guidance often feels like resistance before it feels like revelation.…
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The Price of Wisdom, the Power of Will
Odin didn’t stumble into wisdom. He bled for it. He gave his eye. He hung from the World Tree. He endured isolation, pain, and silence in exchange for knowledge no one else could teach him. And in many ways, haven’t we done the same? We’ve sacrificed relationships, identities, and even pieces of ourselves — all…
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Healing Through Kuan Yin: Embracing Compassion and Forgiveness
There was a season where I stood in front of the mirror and could not recognize the woman looking back. Years of carrying everyone else’s pain—caregiving, heartbreak, the endless giving—had settled on me like an invisible weight that eventually became very visible. I thought the answer was discipline, diets, or a stronger will. But what…
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Reclaiming Mary Magdalene: A Journey of Healing and Truth
I’ve shared this story before — about carrying shame that wasn’t even mine. About being told I was too much, too emotional, too spiritual. And now, I see Mary Magdalene in that story. The woman the world misunderstood. The one they tried to silence, rename, and shame into submission. But she didn’t stay quiet —…
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Emotional Mastery: Lessons from Marcus Aurelius
You have power over your mind — not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength. — Marcus Aurelius I used to chase peace in the outer world — through perfection, performance, and control. But like Marcus, I finally turned inward. And in that stillness, I remembered… Strength isn’t found in how loud we…
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Machiavelli’s Wisdom: Harnessing Energy for Healing and Leadership
Often misunderstood as the father of manipulation, Niccolò Machiavelli was actually a strategist for survival in a brutal world. In this expanded blog, we explore how his teachings reflect trauma-informed patterns — and how the HOPE Method™ offers a soul-aligned evolution beyond fear-based power.
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