Every part of yourself that you welcome home makes you more whole.

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A yellow box of faux matches with Spark Happiness written in shiny blue letters with hot air balloons on each side. Today's "match" says "Make plans to look forward to."

Today's spark message is "Make plans to look forward to."

I love this one. It's all about hope. Hope reminds us to dance while we are trudging. I need a little more dancing in my life. Literally.

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My black cat looking off to the left with wisdomus thoughts.

Happy #Caturday. Miss Feona's wisdom of the day: "Whatever you do, just don't be an asshole."

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So anyway, one year sober is coming up in a few days. I love myself more than last year, and that has made all the difference. Love Maven

My journey

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My black cat, sitting on a pink blanket on my desk, watching my seminar on my laptop screen.

Miss Feona likes to watch my IFS classes too.

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Your nervous system needs regulation, not justification. Over performing and making yourself small to spare others feelings only hurts you. Using #IFS language, learning to communicate from "Self" for your "parts" & not from your parts creates regulation within.
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Close up of my black cat sitting on a white blanket looking good directly at the camera.

Miss Feona wants you to know she believes in you. Whatever it is you are facing, tackle it just one step at a time. That's all we can do. So much is screaming for our attention right now. Remember to make the healthy choices. Whatever they may be. 🤍
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My black cat all snuggled on the couch next to me and leaning her head on my arm that has a tattoo of a sun.

The vibes we all need right now. Resist then rest. Good things are still here. 🩷

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#SnuggleKitty
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I am going to be the longest relationship that I have so showing up for myself is very important.

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#IFS

Focused in on a plant with a fading brown background and sun shining in the left hand corner. "Every sunrise is a chance to try again."

I love this. 🤍

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Why do you like thunderstorms? Because it shows that even nature needs to scream sometimes. Background is a secluded highway going into a forest with clouds in the sky.

Lots going on right now. That space of Core Self is so important during times like this. Center and stand your ground with a calmness that speaks loud and clear.

#BeGoodToEachother
#IFSMinute
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Growth is hard and sometimes full of grief. Lead yourself with compassion and care. 🤍

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#IFSLifeCoach

Miss Feona my black cat on her pink blanket on my desk to the left of my laptop.

Miss Feona loves to be with me wherever I am. Even in counseling sessions.

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Counseling is like massage therapy. We go see a masseuse when we have knots in our bodies that need care and attention to release. Seeing a counselor, coach, or therapist does the same thing but for your inner world.

Taking good care of you is important. 🤍

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In a world where everyone seems to be on fire with judgment and reactivity the peaceful yet purposeful posture of Core Self is especially needed. It is the path to healing.

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Trauma teaches you to close your heart and armor up. Healing teaches you to open your heart and boundary up.

A very distinct difference. One that can be felt in the body and mind.

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It's ok to recognize your limitations and work within your own boundaries of self care.

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My NY resolutions? Just more of the same really. Personal growth marked with more self-awareness. I'm continuing the journey I've been on already. Learning more about my boundaries around that learning zone and maximizing that potential within me.

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Parenting within a religious structure will always be "parts" parenting. Parenting from Core Self would be much different. More Self parenting is the ideal.

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This is phenomenal. I already knew IFS was a game changer for inner healing but just in case others need more "proof."

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By triggering you, your partner is teaching you what you need to heal. - Richard Schwartz

Richard calls our partners our "tor-mentor" in that they mentor us in our healing in this way.

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In order to love who you are, you cannot hate the experiences that shaped you. Andrea Dykstra

There is some truth to this I think but it is not wholly true. This is one of those sayings that bypasses the pain in some of those experiences. We CAN certainly hate some of our experiences. We didn't "need" it to "grow."

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My black cat sitting on my desk watching my laptop video.

Miss Feona loves watching Richard Schwartz when I'm doing my IFS seminar classes. 🥰😂

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