My Rose Window: Order Admidst Depression’s Chaos

Because most of my years involved struggling with darkness and depression, NOT being in that state so much anymore feels like a striking difference. When I reflect on this change, the image of the Rose Window in Notre Dame’s Cathedral comes to my mind. The perfect order that the rose window symbolizes. When my own version of that beautiful window is within reach inside of me, when I can access it, touch it, this is when I feel at peace. This is when I have access to order. The overwhelming chaos that continues to exist in my body – it calms and feels tamed.

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Embodied Self-Awareness Through EMDR Therapy

I spent a lifetime stuck in my head – thinking about, analyzing, and feeling distressed over my past and future. Trauma does this to our minds and bodies, leaving us unable to fully live in each moment. EMDR Therapy has given me my life back. With deep internal healing and embodied self-awareness, I can now welcome every emotion, feeling, and physical sensation. I never imagined this was possible – or knew what I was missing. Continue reading “Embodied Self-Awareness Through EMDR Therapy”