Somatic Aliveness

Depression is common and treatable. It can strike anyone at any age. Consulting with your physician or a licensed mental health provider is the best way to find out if you are suffering from depression and the type of depression you might be having. A person with depression can experience a few or many of the following symptoms: Feelings of sadness and emptiness Feelings of anxiety Experiencing restlessness or irritability Losing interest in all or most activities Problems with appetite that can lead to weight gain or weight loss Sleeping problems Loss of interest in sex Low energy that can include feeling tired much of the time Difficulty with concentration or making decisions Feeling negative towards oneself including worthlessness or excessive guilt Feeling hopeless or helplessness Crying spells Increased use of alcohol or drug use in order to cope with a depressed mood Thoughts of death/suicidal ideation Many peopl...

A great change is upon humanity. The Age of Aquarius which values social conscience combined with love and unity is replacing the Piscean Age of dualism, hierarchy, and power. No one knows exactly when each age begins or ends, but most experts seem to agree that humanity is in a very important transition period. Unprecedented change and upheaval can happen when Piscean values that have lasted for over two thousand years is taken down to make room for a new world. Perhaps the COVID-19 pandemic with its devastating impact on health and the economy is related to such a seismic shift. This transition to a new age is gradual and has been in progress for a long time. The world will become a better place once the transition is completed, and humanity can celebrate the promises of the Aquarian Age. Such promises include peace on Earth , end of poverty, love and kindness, pure spiritual awareness, true democracy and more. Some of these promises are happening now as humanity is racing to ...

COVID-19 is the uninvited guest that has crashed our daily lives. This virus has forced us to take a collective “time out,” and shelter in our homes. Most of our plans are now on pause, and we are living with a great deal of uncertainty. For many of us, fear, helplessness, and confusion are among the common reactions to the coronavirus outbreak. It feels scary to deal with an invisible enemy that  can attack the respiratory system and jeopardize our well-being or the health of our loved ones. No one should feel judged for having an emotional  reaction to this pandemic.   It is important to have empathy for our painful feelings, and our struggle dealing with this situation. Everyone’s pain is unique, and no one deserves to suffer in silence. Reaching out and asking for help is a courageous act that we can do in response to our need for support. When it comes to asking for help, it is important to notice where we experience our distress. We often notice our overwhe...