By Bette Freedson We all have a fascinating story. Some of you might write about it, some may talk about it, and some may not say much at all. However, every one of us has coped with life events that hold the seeds and secrets of our inner strengths. Embedded in the chapters of each [...]
Four years ago, at Kripalu, my colleague and friend Michele Tamaren and I taught a weekend program titled, “A Woman’s Sacred Journey.” We presented our work from the perspective of Positive Psychology combined with intuition; This blog combines some our thoughts about finding happiness on your life’s soul journey--whatever your gender. Happiness as a path [...]
In my new book "Other Realms, Other Ways: A Clinician’s Guide to the Magick of Intuition", I tell my readers, “Before I was a social worker, I was a psychic.” I knew from the time I was very young that I had the gift of intuition, a human capacity that can be developed, honed and [...]
Have you ever considered that you are psychic? It’s often thought that psychics have unusual and special powers. In fact, there is such a mystique surrounding “the psychic dimension” that many people are willing to suspend their own opinions and decisions for the insights of The Psychic. While valuable material can be brought forth by [...]
Developing Inner Power The Paradox of Resilience I have often wondered about the paradox of inner power. I find it curious that we often associate feeling vulnerable with being weak, while denying these feeling is associated with strength, with being tough. I’ve concluded that it is the desire to avoid emotional pain that underlies this [...]
Doing Psychic Readings – My Way Over the years, doing psychic readings has been part of my work as a counselor. I have offered readings on a professional basis to many individuals. I have also used intuition along with my careful clinical thinking to create treatment plans for my therapy patients. My psychic readings are [...]
Getting Psyched Up for Everyday Life Some time ago I received a postcard from a woman who had discovered her psychic nature in one of my stress management groups. She told me that she had been using her psychic intuition to feel less anxious and remain hassle free. She was doing this by picturing herself [...]
Single Parents, You are doing one of the hardest jobs known to mankind or womankind. And in the middle of the job at times you might forget who you are. But take heart, for you are more than an extension of your children. You are you--a whole person, even though in the middle of the [...]
Can you remember a time when someone said, “Can I tell you a secret?” Were you intrigued? Did you feel a slight stirring inside? What sort of revelation did you prepare yourself to receive? Isn’t it funny how images and connotations, interpretations and expectations can make the body respond in certain ways? What do you [...]
Have you experienced the pleasure of getting so close to your goal that you can almost taste success? Have you tasted the coppery flavor of fear or characterized an unpleasant experience as distasteful? Disappointment can be bitter; revenge can be sweet, and babies’ feet are delicious. Getting something you want at the expense of something [...]