by mforde | Jul 7, 2018 | Uncategorized
I know and value that every experience in my life is part of my personalized healing curriculum, that nothing is random and that EVERYTHING is guiding me to remember my wholeness. Even still, I spend quite a bit of time and energy resisting my lessons. Resistance...
by mforde | Jul 6, 2018 | Empowerment, Healing
We have been taught that uncomfortable emotions are bad. That there is something wrong with us if we are sad. There is a billion dollar industry devoted to this notion and you better believe they are quite motivated to making sure we believe it. The truth is there is...
by mforde | Mar 14, 2018 | Empowerment
Women everywhere are waking up. We’ve got THOUSANDS OF YEARS of oppressive patriarchal crust to shake off our souls. We are climbing out of our assigned boxes. Tearing off the reins. Breaking through our chains. We have been folded, tied up and bound. Have you ever...
by mforde | Feb 26, 2018 | Empowerment, Grief, Healing
I have been living on the surface of an ocean of sadness Recently, I grew tired of swimming Tired of thrashing around Tired of grasping for something to hold on to Tired of searching for solid ground Even floating had become exhausting So I decided at last to sink...
by mforde | Feb 21, 2018 | Uncategorized
One year ago was the last time I saw Chelsea in person before she was in a coma. It was an important trip for many reasons. Originally, I had plans to attend a spiritual retreat over Presidents’ Day weekend and those plans fell through in a way that was very...
by mforde | Feb 18, 2018 | Meditation
February is a month rich with energy of the heart. In addition to containing a holiday dedicated to celebrating love, February is also American Heart Month. The American Heart Association uses this month to raise awareness about heart disease and how people can...
by mforde | Feb 17, 2018 | Uncategorized
On Friday night, a 100 year old woman died while my hand was on her chest. I was giving her Reiki while I assessed her breathing and comfort. There were clear physical signs that she was very close to death, so, after I had enough information to be assured of her...
by mforde | Jan 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
I have gotten a lot of questions about my Golden Milk routine, so here’s the deal: . . I started incorporating ashwaganda (an adaptogenic herb) into my diet a few months ago. Despite all of the coping mechanisms and practices I have, I had a really, really,...
by mforde | Jan 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
This poem is my heart right now. The only difference is I think I am the type of soul who saw the whole journey and chose to come anyway ♥︎ . For Those Who Have Far to Travel An Epiphany Blessing . If you could see the journey whole you might never undertake it; might...
by mforde | Jan 11, 2018 | Uncategorized
If I have ever been in love with you then you know I write pretty epic love letters — and they get especially good on birthdays. . Having been on the planet for 35 years now, I decided it was about time to turn that super power on myself. . I am alone in a candlelit...