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fairy tales

Writing a fairy tale is psychologically revealing.

January 30, 2022

Need a little “check-in” to see what you’re really feeling right now? Taking five minutes to write a fairy tale is quick, easy, and fun! Best of all, its wisdom comes from a place that’s deeper than your thinking mind. Writing a fairy tale will give you answers that you can’t get any other way. [ Read more … ]

The wisdom of fairy tales

August 27, 2017

One way to enter into the deep symbolic language of our soul is through a fairy tale. When we write a fairy tale, the words “Once upon a time” opens up a portal to another world. It takes us into shamanic terrain. Every fairy tale is psychologically significant. The narrative and images that show up [ Read more … ]

The transformative wisdom of the fairy tale

April 21, 2014

One way to enter into the deep symbolic language of our soul is through a fairy tale. When we write a fairy tale, the words “Once upon a time” opens up a portal to another world. We step into shamanic terrain. I have used fairy tales in my groups, classes and individual sessions for years. [ Read more … ]

Making friends with your imagination

September 10, 2010

Imagination is indirect, nonlinear, and fuzzy. It’s more about taking you to a “new place” and providing a fresh perspective than providing a numerically clear solution or quick fix. Further, when we open up our imaginations, we challenge traditional norms. Our creative process comes up with ideas that are often at odds with standard procedures. [ Read more … ]

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