Heal your Roots
How can we truly thrive in life if our roots are not strong, interconnected, abundant, healthy, grounded, and powerful?
Family Constellations & Systemic Work
The most profound shift in both my personal and professional life occurred 15 years ago when I encountered Family Constellation Work, guided by my mentor and systemic work teacher, Praful. It was a revelation, addressing a feeling of being inexplicably influenced or "possessed" that had often puzzled me. There were instances when I observed myself behaving or speaking in ways that seemed alien to my own understanding, leaving me questioning, "How did that happen?" or "Why did I say that?"
Through Family Constellation, I discovered that many of these behaviors, patterns, and even sentences belonged to my family, my ancestors. It became crucial to explore and release these layers that were not authentically me. Each constellation became a liberating journey, peeling away layers to reveal my true self and making me conscious of the baggage inherited from my Family of Origin and past.
This work holds immense importance in unraveling the complexities behind life's tensions, misunderstandings and challenges in relating both to ourselves and those around us.
Family Constellation is a profound path to uncover the truth that lies beneath the surface, enabling us to live fulfilling, nourishing, and authentic lives.
“To suffer is a lot easier than change. In order to be happy,
one needs to have courage”
Bert Hellinger
Somatic Experiencing
& Trauma Work
The term "trauma" carries weight and can evoke fear, especially in a world where it's often overused. Trauma occurs when something overwhelms our system: too much, too fast, too soon. It registers in our body and nervous system, impacting us throughout life, manifesting in responses that may not be functional or healthy in certain moments.
Often stemming from moments when we lacked the resources to cope, especially in childhood when caregivers might not have known how to support our healthy expression of emotions. Trauma can linger, showing up unexpectedly in life, often in relationships, as anxiety, inadequacy, or through exaggerated reactions: fear, bursting anger, deep shame. These are expressions of what we carry in our bodies, triggered by seemingly harmless situations, as the body remembers the past.
Addressing the past and learning to cope with it in a healthy way is crucial. Events, especially those from childhood, can interfere with our ability to relax in intimacy, relate to others healthily, to feel safe and trust in life.
Each developmental stage requires specific work to support the nervous system, self-regulate, and navigate life events. Trauma work involves gently bringing scattered pieces back together, providing our system with a new experience to learn healthier ways of coping with life.
“Time does not heal all wounds; it just gives them space to sink into the subconscious, where they will continue to impact your emotions and behavior. What heals is going inward, loving yourself, accepting yourself, listening to your needs, addressing your attachments and emotional history, learning how to let go, and following your intuition.”
Yung Pueblo
“Truth is not something outside to be discovered, it is something inside
to be realized.”
Osho
“If you are embarking on the regular practice of mindfulness, it is good for you to know that you are on the threshold of a fundamental change in your life, something that is subtle and, at the same time, holds decisive and enormous potential."
Jon Kabat-Zinn
Mindfulness & Meditation
Meditation, to me, is not merely a method or technique; it is a path of profound courage. It invites us to explore the depths of our vulnerabilities, sensitivities, and the raw essence of our being. It's an intimate journey where I give myself the permission to be vulnerably present in each moment. In embracing the wholeness of my being, even when it seems imperfect or tangled, I discover the true beauty within. It's not about seeking a different self but surrendering to who I authentically am.
Meditation is a symphony of self-discovery, where I realize that everything I sought in others, that missing piece, that exquisite love, that deep understanding, already resides within me. The world around me becomes a divine reminder of this intrinsic truth. It's about peeling away the layers to uncover the innate wisdom, the unconditional love, and the divine presence within and around me.
Courage becomes my companion in meditation, urging me to stay present with every facet of this moment. It's the willingness to embrace discomfort, acknowledge pain, and confront the array of emotions and thoughts. In these moments, courage is not just a virtue, it is a profound act of self-love. Meditation is learning to trust the inner guidance, to understand the language of energy, and to honor the truth that resides within.
Meditation is an inner journey that aligns the various facets of my being – body perceptions, emotions, thoughts, words, and actions. It's a transformative path that unveils the essence of who I already am. Through meditation, I evolve not into someone new but into a fuller expression of my authentic self.
For me, meditation is about being fully alive, cultivating gratitude, and nurturing love in my heart for all expressions of life. It's about maintaining a deep connection to myself even in the midst of life's storms. Through meditation, I observe the flow of emotions, thoughts, and external events without losing touch with what truly is.
Meditation is not a destination, it's an ongoing journey into presence and awareness. It's a sacred communion with the innate, innocent wisdom that resides within us. It's a process of remembering and reconnecting to the essence of who we truly are. Each meditation is a step, a breath, a moment, bringing us closer to the core of our authentic existence.