“I learn more about myself as I quietly exist within the realm of my non-human family. This kinship, greater and more enduring than any other I’ve known, holds the maps of ancient wanderings. As I travel alongside Bee, River, Cloud, and Hawk, I join with my essential lineage and cleanse my wounds.” GrowthNatureHealingSelf HelpWellnessAbuse Survivors Book:Transcending Sexual Trauma: Self-Awareness Tools and Nature Based Practices to Cultivate Inner Healing Source: Transcending Sexual Trauma: Self-Awareness Tools and Nature Based Practices to Cultivate Inner Healing
“The essence of self-love is that of complete acceptance of your total experience, especially those aspects that feel challenging. Sure, it’s easy to embrace what is beautiful and well behaved, but far more difficult even to tolerate—let alone love—the parts that are messy and painful. Yet, it’s the tarnished, unruly parts that need your acceptance the most in order to change.” SpiritualityNatureHealingWellnessSexual AbuseTrauma SurvivorsSelfhelp Book:Transcending Sexual Trauma: Self-Awareness Tools and Nature-Based Practices to Cultivate Inner Healing Source: Transcending Sexual Trauma: Self-Awareness Tools and Nature-Based Practices to Cultivate Inner Healing
“The circle is an ancient symbol that denotes continuation, movement, connection, and wholeness. It embodies the essence of the infinite nature of existence. When you attune to the energy present within this source of totality, you can more easily embrace your challenges with the understanding of the greater container available for healing. In other words, the circle helps you recognize that you are not alone.” SpiritualityNatureWellnessAbuse SurvivorsSelfhelpSexual Trauma Book:Transcending Sexual Trauma: Self-Awareness Tools and Nature-Based Practices to Cultivate Inner Healing Source: Transcending Sexual Trauma: Self-Awareness Tools and Nature-Based Practices to Cultivate Inner Healing
“Garden calls, like a new lover. Needing my attention to grow. I scoop up her seeds in my wanting arms and spread them beyond the hedge. The bounty extends to all. The prowess of pollination, alive and surging through shared soil. Reaching the hearts and souls of all who welcome this sacred medicine.” SpiritualityNatureHealingWellnessAbuse SurvivorsSelfhelpSexual Trauma Author:Dina Saalisi