by contessalouise | Oct 30, 2019 | Featured Contributor, Mind
Therapy failed me, but it doesn’t have to fail you. I was self-diagnosed with “Strong Black Woman Syndrome.” I believe many individuals growing up in BIPOC (Black/Indigenous/People of color) households were raised to believe that you can do it all . . . and I was no...
by contessalouise | Jun 20, 2019 | Featured Contributor, Spirit
We have two opposite elements present here: Fire (Wands) and Water (Cups). With Wands, we are being shown the aspect of Kuan Yin that is courageous, bold and creative. As for Cups for St. Pio, we are shown St. Pio’s ability to surrender to his faith in God, I...
by contessalouise | Jun 16, 2019 | Featured Contributor, Mind, Spirit, Well
When things get super crazy in my life I notice I hold my breath. That is a signal that I’m clearly in some sort of distress and need to do a self-check. Focusing on my breath can allow me to be in the moment, determine the cause of my anxiety or stress then seek...
by contessalouise | Apr 23, 2019 | Featured Contributor, Move
I was always comfortable with my body. It was easy. I was 5’7, 115 lbs and shaped like an hourglass. There was no shortage of compliments coming my way. Anytime I didn’t feel comfortable about myself there were people around who told me otherwise. That all changed...
by contessalouise | Apr 19, 2019 | Featured Contributor, Spirit
The soul and soul urges, the Divine/Source, and Divine expression are topics that Mercury and Master Buddha teach us through the cards ‘Increased Awareness’ and ‘Open Communication’ for this issue. These two Guides took me on complementary yet contrasting journeys of...
by contessalouise | Apr 19, 2019 | Featured Contributor, Spirit
I feel like we should start with this, I don’t have all the answers, none of us do. But we’re more likely to find the answers that serve us the most by taking the deep dives inward. That I truly believe with every electric fiber of this spiritual and totally human...
