Survivors! You Are Not Alone. From Despair, Hope Rises
Silence is no longer the only option. I find myself in the last month, unpacking and releasing internalized shame that I didn’t realize existed and
November 22, 2017
Silence is no longer the only option. I find myself in the last month, unpacking and releasing internalized shame that I didn’t realize existed and
Getting back into my groove with writing again. Have spent some amazing and challenging time in the past few months in immersions with communities committed
This is a reminder in times like these. Everything is a sacred act. If I can live, move, love and breathe into this awareness, this
I have no answers to contribute to the current state of affairs in our country and on the planet. I can only go deep into
Tyrants, Fear Mongers and Bullies are showing up. They are currently occupying the White House. They are showing up with symbols of race hatred
I wrestle with the current cultural understanding of Self Care as taking time for one’s self. One assumes here that there is access to self
For me, this is a time of confusion and uncertainty. Exhausted by politics, but compelled by love of humanity and the planet to show up
Appalachia, Allegheny, Chicago, Merrimac, Niagara, Potomac. These places as well as geographical formations of mountains, lakes, rivers and tributaries all named by First Peoples. It
This is no ordinary time. There is nothing mundane about the space, place or time we are in. It is for me right now, unnerving
I was blessed to attend a community event Sunday commemorating and honoring the life and legacy of Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr. The
Rachel Allen, B.A. Political Science/Sociology, is a Certified Music Practitioner, Sound Healer, Reiki Master, Emerging Writer and Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher with a trauma informed/social justice framework. She is committed to engaging people from all walks of life in the healing arts to create healthy, diverse, and joyful communities. She provides services virtually and locally in Johnstown, Pa, the Greater Pittsburgh area, and beyond.
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