by Renée Silvus
Here we are again, the new year review. I made a list of what has worked this year and what I need to reframe. Ouch. Time for some honesty. What has worked? These sincere and heartfelt notes to you. Your replies by email and in person have kept me going. The...
by Renée Silvus
“The night will give you a horizon further than you can see.” David Whyte As our hemisphere tilts a little more deeply into darkness, let’s honor its wisdom. Mythic personalities lead the conscious way~ Innana sheds her armor and jewelry, Theseus takes Ariadne’s...
by Renée Silvus
This is a bottom-line tool in problem-solving. A Reframe is simply finding another way to see a situation. Often it simply involves changing your language. For example, Buttercup says, I can’t go to that party. I’m too tired and there will be annoying people...
by Renée Silvus
Prepare yourself first. Just KNOW there’s going to be decadent food. Drink plenty of water and avoid an empty stomach. Counterintuitive? Would you rather devour a platter of cookies? When you arrive, take a few moments to admire the spread. A lot of work goes...
by Renée Silvus
I held my first solo retreat this weekend at the Haven. I figured I could do it, and I had the Supreme Back-up of Darcy preparing meals. Still. I felt the responsibility of bringing the participants deep value. Friday Night With a Plan went well. Then I realized I...
by Renée Silvus
First, roast your pumpkin. Since they are hard to cut, you can roast your Orange Beauty whole until nice and soft. Set it in a pan with a little water. Or if you’re brave and watchful, you can set it right on the rack and give it a slow roast. It will take awhile,...
