Anytime we are challenged to reach beyond our limits a certain amount of discomfort will arise to make us aware we are being stretched. It is only natural to want to stay where things are comfortable, where everything is easy and painless. However, when we only do what we know and only do what feels […]
There are times when it seems that things just keep happening to us, and we can end up feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. It is only when we lose sight of who we are and what we really want to achieve that we end up feeling helpless. Each decision that we make, each action that we […]
There are times when we feel let down by our body because it is unable to adequately support us through life. We get sick, tired, injured or affected by disease. The body part or system that has been afflicted soon becomes the target of disappointment, blame and anger. When faced with a chronic or recurring […]
We are so much more than we often give ourselves credit for. Usually, our profession, roles in relationships or our accomplishments serve as an identification for who we are. Think of how you’re usually introduced to someone – this is Julie, she’s a chiropractor. This identification is helpful to get a conversation started but can […]
If you want to get a deeper understanding of yourself, become aware of what you sense physically and emotionally in your body. Without judgment, observe what happens within your body while you are in a particular situation. Notice the level of tension in your body. Could your physical reaction be telling you something about yourself? […]
Being a chiropractor, I usually only first meet people when they’re in pain. The pain or discomfort disrupted their lives enough that it prompted them to seek care. It is only when uneasiness starts to cause emotional or physical disturbances that it brings conscious awareness that something may be wrong. Most of us look to […]