A friend of mine was struggling recently with shame and guilt over her anger. She had thought that someone’s words were harmful, and tried to express that…… Read more “Passive is the Opposite of Peaceful: In Praise of Rage”

  This piece is part of a series exploring how oppressive systems play out in the way sacred texts are implemented in religious institutions. I will be…… Read more “Rest in Penance: A Eulogy for Patriarchal Religion”

At the end of my first Emotional Edge course with Crystal Andrus Morissette, our final exercise was one of gratitude and release. I found myself feeling profoundly thankful for my body, and I fully felt the truth of what is meant by “coaching from the body, not from the head”.  Returning to the innate power and wisdom in my belly is a journey I began many years ago…