Spiritual PsiKology

Loneliness and isolation are unfortunately common in modern life. The suffering of isolation isn't just emotional, it can become systemic and lead to deeper disconnection and dysfunction. Renee sites the work of bio-engineer and scientist Michael Levin who is studying how connection, even on a cellular level, is necessary for healthy functioning of the larger system. Great truths hold value on...

How do we get what we really want and let go of what no longer serves us? Hoarding, addiction, bad jobs or dead relationships are all indications that positive change is being called for. But change requires us to release the old and make room for the new. This can be easier said than done, yet we can all grow in trust that the Universe has our back, that positive change is possible is we are will...

We all have ancestors, whether we love and respect them, distance ourselves from their dysfunction or whether we have been separated by immigration or adoption. This is the week of Halloween, All Souls and All Saints Day and Dia De Los Muertos, the Day of the Dead. The veil between the worlds is thin this time of year and connecting with our deeper ancestral roots can be very grounding, healing an...

Caring for others is part of being human. We have concern. We wish people well. We want to help. Caring feelings and actions are acts of love and kindness. But there can be a shadow side of caring, when we slip into control, criticism or worry. When we care too much what others are doing or feeling, we may lose sight of ourselves and do more harm than good. ----- Check out my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Talking to God doesn't have to be formal prayer or proper, fancy language. We can just talk, ask for direction or say thank you. We can also spend quiet time listening for the response or the inner guidance we need. Learning God's language of serendipity and coincidence, of receiving answers and solutions in different and unexpected ways is central to a mature spiritual life. ----- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

We are always exchanging energy with other people and the environment. Most of the time this is fine, but sometimes this means we are picking up energies or emotions of places, people and things that don't belong to us without even knowing it. There are simple ways to protect ourselves, to be grounded and empowered in all circumstances. Renee gives some tips on how she helps her clients be saf...

They say there are two forces in the Universe, Love or Fear. We could also call them order vs chaos. Rather than being opposing forces, these are two sides of the greater whole. Each provides a dynamic tension that creates balance of the endless cycles of endings and new beginnings. Order and chaos are a creative duo and each has a role to play in our daily lives. ----- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please foll...

We often think in terms of success or failure, win or lose. This black and white perspective takes the color and flavor out of the many interesting circumstances in our lives. It is said that life is a journey, not a destination. Alternately, we can view the many twists and turns as unique experiences, or even as guiding forces that carry us on a soul's adventure. We can then release the shame or...

Our perspective creates our reality. Our emotions and level of consciousness are like glasses we look through to see the world. But these glasses can be changed. Renee uses David Hawkins Map of Consciousness and Frederick Dodson's Levels of Energy to describe how our emotions determine our experience and how we can use these tools to create the experiences we want to have. We hold different le...

Life is difficult. This is a great truth. Once we accept this truth, life actually becomes less difficult. Problems can actually be opportunities for growth. Pain is important information that something needs attention or change is called for. Joy and peace call us forward towards our soul's path or purpose. Facing our problems can be like following the treasure map toward our own happiness an...

Many of us have been taught to "be nice" rather than to be honest. We ignore our own deeper instincts and don't develop needed survival skills in the face of the darkness, danger or selfish motives of others. Date rape is all too common, as is bullying in the workplace of adults as well as it is with kids at school. There are predators and there are prey. It is a matter of health and...

Caring for our deeper self is more than naps and hot baths in candle light. In fact, we often confuse comfort with self care. Sometimes the deeper caring is to push ourselves toward or through difficulties or discomfort that will make us stronger or healthier in the long run. True self care is putting long term good over short term comfort. ----- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please follow me on Insight Timer!⁠⁠⁠⁠ R...

Is the glass half empty or half full? This question points to the idea that our perspective has much to do with our experience of reality. It's easy to believe that our world view or perspective is fixed, that "this is just the way that I am." But this is a fallacy. All personal growth work and deep spiritual practice is aimed at shifting, expanding and elevating our perspectives and...

Letting go of people, relationships, plans and ideas can be really challenging. When we detach, we separate or disengage from someone or something. We can detach with love, or we can let go with resentment, hopelessness or retaliation. When we truly let go, or detach with love, it can make room for the Grace of God to enter situations in surprising ways. This attitude of surrender can bring us pea...

Taking time to assess our life from a meta-perspective is a potent practice for finding happiness, joy and fulfillment. Annual or bi-annual self survey of our work, relationships, health and family can really clarify what's working and what's not working for us in our life. Getting conscious about where we are satisfied or unsatisfied, happy or unhappy, nourished or depleted can clarify ou...

Courage is not the absence of fear. Courage is what allows us to face the scary, difficult or dangerous thing and do it anyway. Courage helps us move into new terrifory, take risks and expand our life experience - and hopefully make it better. ----- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please follow me on Insight Timer! Women Who Run With The Wolves Bookclub Rate, Review & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. If you like this podc...

Many think of freedom as the ability to do whatever we want, whenever we want. But this idea of freedom has a shadow side and may be more fantasy than reality. Real freedom is deeper, more internal and more rewarding than we might be aware. ----- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please follow me on Insight Timer!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rate, Review & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. If you like this podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ scroll to...

When we change how we think, we change how we feel. When we consider wounds from our past, we are often thinking about things in a habitual way. Although we may believe that facts don’t change, our relationship to our experiences can absolutely change. Healing the past means changing our perspective on it. ----- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please follow me on Insight Timer!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rate, Review & Subscribe on Apple P...

Show up. Tell the truth. Leave the results to God. These three suggestions or spiritual principles are a powerful foundation for moving in positive, constructive ways in life. It is said that 90% of what happens is a result of our simply showing up. But once we show up, it is doubly potent to tell the truth, to tell our own inner truth. Finally, surrendering the outcome or letting go of the result...

Physical healing can be a model for how we heal emotionally, mentally and spiritually. The physical world is a metaphor or even a manifestation of the metaphysical. Eastern wisdom about life energy, chakras and prana or chi can add to our knowledge of biology and science to empower our natural healing functions and become aware of places we are stuck or need help. The life force is always pulling...

I believe we are here to be our unique and quirky selves in this world. Following our dreams is the shortcut to happiness and fulfillment. When we cultivate and nourish the secret hopes and desires of our heart, it satisfies our soul. But most people live in limitation and disbelief. We don't believe our dreams are possible and so we never pursue them. We achieve what we believe. Continually e...

Letting go can bring us peace, relaxation and even new directions and opportunities in our life. But it's hard to let go of our fears and need for control. It can be hard to trust that the Universe has our back and that God really knows what He's doing. How do we let go and let Goddess? ----- ⁠⁠Please follow me on Insight Timer!⁠⁠ Rate, Review & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. If you like...

What's the difference between a functional and a dysfunctional relationship? What do they have in common? How do we change the dynamics of our relationships to be more healthy? We always have room to grow and we always have the power to change our circumstances for the better. Relationship is one of our greatest teachers. ----- ⁠Please follow me on Insight Timer!⁠ Rate, Review & Subscribe...

Love and fear and the two main motivators in our lives. Almost everything we do could be understood as an act or love or and act of fear. When we choose love, we are rooted in growth, hope, courage and willingness. Unless we are in real danger, most of the time, when we are rooted in fear, we are driven by hopelessness, contraction, and destructive forces which devolve us and make us small. The go...

There are two kinds of guilt. Healthy guilt is when we act badly and our own conscience in letting us know we need to change our behavior. Unhealthy guilt is triggered when we step outside of the often unwritten codes and expectations of our families, cultures, religions or other institutions. Unearned, or innapropriate guilt, is rooted in the judgement, beliefs or feelings of others. It is extern...