
Marie’s Blog
Reclaiming Intimacy: Embracing Sexuality After Overcoming Shame
Taking a pause from sexual intimacy can be a profound journey of self-discovery and healing. Here’s how I approached re-engaging with my partner, aiming to replace performance with presence, and shame with understanding.
Imagining Attraction: Navigating Self-Awareness and Desire in Social Interactions
Have you ever caught yourself imagining how you appear through someone else's eyes, especially someone you're attracted to? I delve into a day where self-awareness and the desire for validation intertwined, offering a window into the complexities of our emotional world.
Essential Knowledge for All: Ten Themes That Should Be Universal Rights
Imagine a world where understanding the self, navigating health, and engaging with our environment are not just opportunities but rights. Here are ten crucial themes of knowledge that should be accessible by law to empower and inform every individual.
Awakening to the Body: The Shock of Realizing Our Physical Existence
Discover the phenomenon of 'body shock,' a profound realization of our physical selves that can leave us momentarily stunned. This blog explores what happens when we suddenly feel the full weight of our physical existence, why it happens, and how to navigate this transformative experience.
Beyond the Mind's Eye: Navigating the World of Hyper-Awareness OCD
Hyper-awareness OCD is a challenging subtype of obsessive-compulsive disorder where individuals become excessively fixated on their own bodily sensations, mental processes, or environmental stimuli. This heightened state of awareness can disrupt daily life, causing significant distress and confusion. Understanding this condition is crucial for managing its impacts and finding relief through effective therapies like cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices.
Somatic Whispers: Unraveling the Spiritual and Psychological Blend in Child Development
Raised devoid of psychological science and taught that somatic sensations are spiritual messages, a child navigates a unique, often confusing world where physical experiences and spiritual beliefs intertwine. This blog explores the developmental journey of such children, highlighting the potential challenges and unexpected strengths that emerge from interpreting bodily signals as divine communication.
Navigating the Mind's Labyrinth: Unraveling Personal Journals and the Quest for Clarity
Last night, I turned the pages of my journal into a canvas of introspection, documenting the cacophony of thoughts that often feel untethered. In this blog, I delve into the complexities of self-reflection and the pursuit of understanding our deeper selves. Each line I wrote served as a stepping stone toward unraveling the often confusing interplay between thoughts and reality, highlighting our struggle for a clearer sense of self amidst the relentless flow of consciousness.
Caught in the Whirl: Rediscovering Peace Amidst the Chaos
In the frenzy of house hunting, it's easy to lose sight of our inner calm and the connection to our physical selves. As I navigated through endless listings and urgent deadlines, I found myself swept away from the sense of clarity and embodiment I cherished. This blog explores the journey back to peace, offering strategies to reclaim moments of tranquility and presence even in the midst of life's chaos
Beyond the Mind: Reconnecting with Our Forgotten Bodies
In a world dominated by incessant thoughts, it's easy to forget we have bodies designed to feel, not just think. Like sitting too close to a TV, we often lose sight of the world beyond our mental screens. This blog explores how to 'zoom out' from this mental overload and reconnect with the physical sensations that ground us in the here and now. Discover simple, mindful practices that help acknowledge and honor our body's presence, even when our protective thoughts resist.
Layers of Being: Exploring the Depths of Human Self-Awareness and Connection
In our exploration of human consciousness, we uncover the unique tapestry that is human self-awareness. This journey through the layers of our inner worlds reveals how deeply we can connect with both ourselves and the vast universe around us. The dual nature of experiencing raw emotion and simultaneously recognizing that emotion provides a foundation for empathy, reflection, and profound growth. Join us as we delve into the remarkable traits that not only define our survival but transcend it, opening doors to spiritual depths and existential inquiries.