Life continues to ebb and flow. The cycles don’t stop no matter what is happening around us. For what feels like a while now, my life has felt like it’s been in a period of pause. A time of waiting for answers and outcomes; seeing what happens next. Trying to let go of control. OnceContinue reading “Movement”
Tag Archives: Mental Health Reform
The Upside Down
It’s been a while since I have written anything. Even now I am unsure whether I will hit the publish button, or if this will just be me getting my thoughts and feelings outside of myself for a bit of catharsis. I recently re-read all the blogs I have written up to this point andContinue reading “The Upside Down”
All the Little Pieces
I left the last post not having a lot of insight about what the future will hold. While I still don’t have it all figured out, I at least have the next steps and a few cool updates to share. It feels like several little pieces are all in the air and I am attendingContinue reading “All the Little Pieces”
Surrender
It’s been a few months since my last post. More time for the experience in Peru to settle in. It became really clear upon return that our situation in New Zealand has to change. My partner and I’s experience has been out of balance too long and it’s not fair. I have watched him applyContinue reading “Surrender”
Travel
It’s funny how life ebbs and flows. I have these moments where things feel like they’ve reached a dead end, only for it to change directions, pick up momentum and revitalize. It always reminds me of how little I often know about what life holds in store. It’s also a good reminder that when IContinue reading “Travel”
The Need for Pauses
I’ve always been a seeker. I like depth. I enjoy pondering the mysteries of life and trying to find purpose and meaning within it. My most favorite thing is conversations with people when the masks are off. I’m not a fan of the superficial. I remember back in my early twenties when the book TheContinue reading “The Need for Pauses”
And So It Begins
Well, it happened. Due to the overwhelmingly positive response from the Officers who took the 2-day training on Corrections Fatigue and Trauma-Informed Care in the Prison Setting, the Prison Director gave permission to roll it out to the entire site. Leadership, management, Corrections Officers, health, case management, the mental health services and any other staffContinue reading “And So It Begins”
Tilicho Lake
If you have been reading my blog for a while, you know I have a tattoo on my left forearm that says, “Who do you choose to be?” My own reminder that in every moment I have a choice as to how I show up in the world. Sometimes I do well at living intoContinue reading “Tilicho Lake”
Overwhelming Gratitude
Yesterday I finished the second trial group of the two-day training I presented to Corrections Officers. The first day was all about Officer wellness. Desert Waters, an organization out of Colorado, developed a program entitled, From Corrections Fatigue to Fulfillment. In it, we spent 8 hours talking about the deep fatigue that can set inContinue reading “Overwhelming Gratitude”
Changes Ahead
The new year has begun in full force. I can already tell that 2023 is going to be big. In one way or another anyway. Before I begin on the new things, I’ll catch you up since the last entry. We got so lucky with the weather when we completed the Milford Track over Christmas.Continue reading “Changes Ahead”
The Journey So Far 