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"Recognition of Humanity should be the central focus of Human Existence" ~ Paulo Freire
"I dream of a world where I can lay my vulnerabilities out there, open for everyone, until they are my strengths. I am longing for this."
Harper Steele
** NOTE: The information on this page is NOT appropriate for people living with Suicidal Ideation, the language and imagery could be activating. Go to the Living with Suicidal Ideation Page for meditations for acceptance which ARE structured for that issue.
Increasing Acceptance & Surrender
Increasing Acceptance & Surrender
5 Neuro-Tools to Increase Acceptance & Surrender
Working with a Therapist is Very Helpful for Acceptance & Surrender
This is the most reliable and trustworthy resource for finding a licensed therapist. The filters allow you to search by zip code, by practice, by insurance and many other options.
This website has SO many AMAZING resources, which are broken down in clear and usable ways, to help you that is safe and inclusive.
This link takes you to the crisis section of a page, which has very important info, but also has more info if you scroll up. There you will find links to finding whatever resource you need.
Toxic Positivity: What is it and How to Avoid it?
Toxic Positivity: What is it and How to Avoid it?
What is toxic positivity? How do people engaging in toxic positivity impact people who are struggling with any issue? Learn how to identify and avoid toxic positivity in yourself and in others. Additionally this discusses what to say to people who approach you with toxic positivity.
Beware the Grifters!
Beware the Grifters!
Grifters abound in the "healing" profession and community. Watch this video for some information on how to avoid those who are preying on your vulnerability, pain, suffering, difficulty and/or struggle. Be CAUTIOUS with your heart, mind and psyche - treat it with the care it deserves with choosing who you work with.
Practices for Acceptance and Surrender
BE = Brain Exercise version
This practice guides you through increasing love and compassion for yourself. Observe yourself and how the experiences of life have impacted you. Through the lens of love, connect with both giving and receiving whatever is needed, fostering and growing your compassion and understanding for yourself.
Music: Meditation for Inner Peace by Peaceful Meditation Music YouTube
This practice uses imagery of being both the single rooted tree AND the entire forest to Open the Heart and increase connection. Weave yourself into life.
Music: Relaxing Meditation Music Heals Mind, Body, Soul 6 YouTube
This practice is the basis and foundation of Open Heart meditations. It increases love and compassion for the self and for all others sharing existing on the planet right now.
Music: Let Your Soul Speak by Inner Lotus Music on YouTube
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NeuroMeditation for Self Forgiveness
This meditation gently guides you through sitting with your deep regrets and assists you in allowing and receiving the balm of self forgiveness
This practice anchors you in your strong, immoveable center and allows you to rest in strength as you observe all thought, feeling and sensation that arises
Music: Relaxing Meditation Music Heals Body, Mind Soul 6 by Paradise Tonight on YouTube
This practice guides you through shifting your attention inward to build connection with and awareness of what is happening in the body (interoception), to increase awareness of nervous system state, which can help you determine which tools, or interventions, to turn to. Regular practice increases your ability to listen and notice.
Music: Beyond by Zen Celesta on YouTube
This practice anchors you into your stable, rooted self through the vagus nerve; balances the mind and the nervous system. Regular practice increases your connection with, and awareness of, your Vagus Nerve and nervous system state.
Music: Deep Meditative State -Find Stillness & Inner Peace by Inner Lotus Music on YouTube
Use this practice when you feel overwhelmed or your stress response is activated. It serves to interrupt the amygdala and the cascade of nervous system response. Another benefit of this practice is it brings the mind into balance.
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Accepting What IS
Accepting What IS
This meditation helps you to gently stretch into acceptance of things that may be difficult
Holding Joy AND Sorrow
This meditation supports you in expanding yourself as you hold both your joys and your sorrows.
Mindfully Holding the Unknown
This meditation aids you in accepting and facing the unknown through connecting with your core immovable self and anchoring into your strength.
Holding Both When You Feel Conflicting Things
This meditation can be helpful when you feel pulled in opposite directions or the splitting experience arising from what seems to be conflicting thoughts, feelings, or sensations. By helping you stretch and expand the meditation this supports you so that you don’t have to pick either/or, and rather can hold BOTH things.
Watch for the Gems
Watch for the Gems
The Law of Kindness Aids in Acceptance and Surrender
The Law of Kindness
The Law of Kindness
Living by the Law of Kindness increases our connection with, and compassion for, ourselves and others. The softening that comes with this practice supports us as we come to accept what is and surrender what we cannot change.
Awe is beneficial for everyone, especially when dealing with anything difficult. Connecting with this feeling is restorative for the brain and the nervous system (for heart, mind and body). Do this often - even for a few minutes when you are stressed/overwhelmed/hurting. This practice guides you through remembering, with all of your senses, an experience of being in a place where you FELT AWE.
Music: Innerself by Zen Celesta on YouTube
The Power of AWE & Wonder
The Power of AWE & Wonder
This practice uses space imagery to quiet the mind for sleep.
Music: Peaceful Mind Meditation 7 by Paradise Tonight on YouTube
Being Reworked - Up again soon!
Being Reworked - Up again soon!
Net of Indra
Net of Indra
Weave Yourself INTO Life
This Open Heart meditation increases the felt sense of being woven into the very fabric of life
Music: Village Love Story by Buddha’s Lounge on YouTube
Preparation for the Cave of Safety -Creating YOUR Version
Preparation for the Cave of Safety -Creating YOUR Version
The system responds and can return to calm when you send it messages of safety. This meditation is helpful for that, or whenever you need a barrier to the world, a deep sense of safety, unconditional love and support, or when you are doing difficult work. Practicing often can help restore a sense of safety.
Music: Golden Blossom - Tranquil Flute by Buddha’s Lounge on YouTube
What is Safety Really?
What is Safety Really?
For more information, go to the SAFETY page
My Favorite Meditations from the NeuroMeditation Institute for Acceptance and Surrender:
Click Here for Insight Timer
Then click this link for the NMI meditations.
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Bookmark the links here for easier future use.
The Vagus Nerve & Polyvagal Theory
Go to the pages below for more information and Neuro-Tools for each:
Get Into NATURE
Various Ways to Access Nature: Especially When You Can't Get There
Various Ways to Access Nature: Especially When You Can't Get There
For more information on the impact of NATURE and increasing your connection with it
What Do Perception, Temperament and Personality Type Have to Do With It All?
What Temperament are You?
What Temperament are You?
Why Does it Matter?
Why Does it Matter?
Explore and RE-Define YOUR Perception
Explore and RE-Define YOUR Perception
Why Understanding your Personality Type is Helpful
Why Understanding your Personality Type is Helpful
Click Above for the link to the FREE survey!
Take time to answer the questions slowly and honestly for accuracy. They offer a breakdown of a buttload of very interesting and helpful information that can help you gain insight into yourself.
Available Courses
I am currently focused on creating the following self-paced online courses:
Neuro-Tools for Vagus Nerve & Nervous System Regulation
*Currently available in person, or online via google meet
Adaptive Resilience: Neuro-Tools for Stress Regulation
Interrupting Anxiety: Neuro-Tools for Calm State Regulation
Shifting State: Neuro-Tools for Depressive Cycles
Reach out to me if you would like to be notified when they are ready, or to request one of the other courses listed on the available courses page.
Learn more about the ways each style of NeuroMeditation impact the brain, or how to determine which style is right for you!
They have a free survey, free short classes and longer courses, trainings and certification available.
When Your Struggle with Acceptance & Surrender are tied to Trauma or Grief
The Science of Trauma & Grief
The Science of Trauma & Grief
When You are Working to Accept the World's LACK of Understanding Gender
The Facts About Gender
Brain Gender
Transgender Neurobiology
Neuro-biology of Trans-Sexuality
Just a couple of Books for Understanding Gender
Ancient Bodies, Ancient Lives: Sex, Gender, and Archaeology
Ancient Bodies, Ancient Lives: Sex, Gender, and Archaeology
by Rosemary A. Joyce
ISBN: 9780500051535
These are NOT in any way the only, or best, books to share for this.These are just two I have read and recommend.
These are NOT in any way the only, or best, books to share for this.These are just two I have read and recommend.
Changing Ones: Third and Fourth Genders in Native North America
Changing Ones: Third and Fourth Genders in Native North America
by Will Roscoe
ISBN: 0312224796
Go to the Other Resources page for information on recommended books and additional tools for increasing acceptance and surrender.
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