As another snow blankets our world and darkness lingers, many of us find ourselves longing for spring

What if this new year weren’t about resolutions, but about feeling more at ease with yourself?

group coaching in the Owl’s Nest!

Regardless of how current events have unfolded, or whether the world feels a little more certain or uncertain to you today, I invite you to take a moment to turn inward.

As I prepare to take a short break from the nest, I wanted to leave you with some things to reflect on while I’m away....

You’ve likely heard phrases like “Your thoughts create your reality” or “What you think, you become.” These ideas are powerful and have a lot of truth to them, which is why so many people naturally jump to repeating affirmations that reflect what they want to be or create. The intention behind this approach is solid, but it often doesn’t work as well as we hope.

Brené Brown, a renowned researcher, author, and speaker known for her work on vulnerability, courage, and shame, has emphasized the profound role boundaries play in our well-being and happiness. According to her research, clear boundaries are essential for cultivating healthy relationships and fostering personal happiness.

In our ongoing journey to understand ourselves and how we interact with the world around us, two terms often come up: empath and empathetic. While they may sound similar, they describe quite distinct ways of experiencing the emotions of others.

Here at the Owl’s Nest, the concept of self-love frequently surfaces, as it serves as a cornerstone for healing, personal growth, relational competence, and intimacy. This edition of the newsletter delves into self-love and its interplay with the Law of Attraction. In exploring the implications of how self-love is expressed linguistically across different cultures, I aim to uncover how these perspectives can enrich our understanding and practice of this vital principle. For those overcoming trauma, embracing self-love can feel daunting—for some, it feels unattainable; for others, the very thought may even provoke discomfort.