September 20 2025
Hi, my name is Jennifer. I have a love of questioning the norm of my mundane life. It’s akin to those kids you see shaking a snow globe with the fascination only seen in children. This quirk of mine started with a panic attack in college. This incident forced me to critically look at what […]
13-Day Emotional Awareness Challenge: Name It to Tame It
My son’s emotions are like a tornado storm. When he gets overwhelmed, he can’t think clearly, hold a conversation, or express himself calmly—screaming and the need to fight are all he can do in the moment. Only after the storm passes does he tell me, “I’m upset because I’m hungry, someone picked on me, or I didn’t get to play on the swing.” That’s when it hits me: behaviors we see can become so ingrained so easily, and changing my own reactions has been just as challenging as helping him navigate his feelings.
Discover the Thirteen Faces of Your Emotions Through Meditation
This post grew out of a book I was reading about Hinduism. I had been curious about how religions shaped narratives of human development, and that’s when I first came across Tridaśamukha Avalokiteśvara, the Thirteen-Faced Bodhisattva. At first, I was simply fascinated by the idea of thirteen different emotions. After all, most of us grow up believing we only have a handful—fear, joy, anger, love, hope, and grief. However, when I paused to imagine the many emotions we rarely recognize, I realized what a waste it is to overlook them. Therefore, this post is my reflection on discovering what we have not yet seen.
Why I Use Metaphors, Narratives, and Questions
Why I Use Metaphors, Narratives, and Questions Home Narratives August 29, 2025 11:54 pm No Comments I’m really glad you’re here with me—with all my rough edges and imperfect self. I want this to be a spot where we can sit together and be real about the messy, swirling parts of life. One of […]
How to Foster Inner Growth with Narratives
How to Foster Inner Growth with Narratives Home Narratives August 29, 2025 5:42 pm No Comments I sometimes think of life like a patchwork quilt. Each story—every heartbreak, mistake, or joyful surprise—gets stitched in, piece by piece. Up close, some patches look messy or mismatched. But when you step back, you start to see a […]
Manifestation’s Hidden Step: The Key to Lasting Change
Realization begins within—not with a job, home, or relationship others expect of us. However, you can manifest your reality through your thoughts and emotions. True manifestation occurs when we discover what we truly desire, rather than what the world projects you should want