Posts by Maritza Parra
A wild blessing in Yellowstone Park
Last month, I witnessed something I will never forget—a mother Black Bear bear with her two cubs. They moved slowly through the grass, the cubs bounding with curiosity, the mother watchful and steady. For years, I’ve carried a huge fear of bears. But in that moment, standing at a safe distance, I felt no fear—only…
Read MoreDoodle Your Emotions short preview of the series.
Here is a short preview of one of the concepts from Doodle Your Emotions, The Blank Page. Note that in the preview concept above, you won’t be doodling. If you enjoyed the Blank Page, you’ll love the workshop where you’ll doodle too – join the next cohort of Doodle Your Emotions here.
Read MoreHow to Stop Overdrinking Forever -interview with Life Coach Joe Vilardo
In this interview, Joe shares how he resolved decades of desire for alcohol. He’d tried everything, from therapy to books to AA meetings and even a medium. The only thing that worked was learning how to tell a new story through the tools of Life Coaching. I’ve had a front row seat to his transformation…
Read MoreLetting go of what others think of you – Heartwork Journaling
Allowing Heartworker, What if you could let go of what anyone thinks of you? I always cared so much about what others thought of me. It affected my thoughts, emotions, behaviors and results. I was a burnt-out people pleaser extraordinaire. I wanted to be seen as kind and nice. The problem is when you want…
Read MoreYou are beautiful! – Heartwork Journaling
Beautiful Heartworker, You are beautiful. So many people do not believe this. We think beauty is for others, but not for us. I think you’re beautiful. No matter what your age. No matter what your successes or failures No matter your completed, discarded or half finished projects. There is beauty in you now. This very…
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