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Somatic practices, stories and tips to integrate into your life.

Lisa Swanson Lisa Swanson

We're Going on a Bear Hunt

There was a time when overwhelm would send me into forcing and pushing harder. But these days? I’ve learned to breathe and listen.

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Choosing Your Soul Friend

Your Anam Cara, soul friend, is someone who believes in you, cherishes you, and wants the best for you in all scenarios. This person is not judgmental and is never trying to change you or your beliefs.

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Lisa Swanson Lisa Swanson

From Shattered to Open: How Divorce Transformed Me

Our divorce rate is high, and people sometimes think it’s contagious. I began to notice people treating me differently, not fitting in the places I used to. But honestly, I didn’t mind. I was choosing to live a more authentic life than I ever had before.

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Dancing With Anger

Anger is a life force. It is a real, human emotion. We were meant to feel and express anger in healthy, safe ways—with safe people. We are not meant to shut it down or suppress it. When we do, that’s when we get disease and depression.

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We Are Not Who We Think We Are

The ego is just part of our mind that essentially creates our personality based on desires, fears, and a need for self-validation. In truth, it gives us a false sense of self, covering up our deeper consciousness.

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The Gift of a Hug

That hug and the connection we shared was exactly why I was meant to be at the post office today.

So here’s my PSA: Do the uncomfortable thing. Just DO. THE. THING. Do the thing that feels vulnerable.

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Lisa Swanson Lisa Swanson

From Ashes to Abundance: What We Can Learn from Los Angeles

Abundance exists in the relationships we have with our loved ones. It’s in the simple, human interactions we share with others. It’s inside of us, no matter where we live or what we have. We are rich in love, rich in the mind, rich in choice.

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A Moment of Silence for LA: Grieving and Moving Forward

So, for now, I just want to take a few moments to sit with you in silence for L.A. And if you're mourning, on any level, that’s okay. These fires have affected so many communities in so many different ways. The trickle-down effect on L.A. is massive. The loss touches so many lives.

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Lisa Swanson Lisa Swanson

Greetings from L.A.

Los Angeles Palisade Fires - I watched, waited, and prayed for those who were losing everything. I am one of the lucky ones who could do that.

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The Holiday Secret That Brings Me Joy

There’s something so magical about the holiday season. For many, it’s about the traditions - the Christmas tree, the decorations, cookie baking, shopping, and gift exchanging. These are all beautiful traditions, and they hold deep meaning for many families. For me, those things can be meaningful, but they can also leave me with a sense of emptiness inside.

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