The American Medical Association attributes 60% of all illnesses to Stress. 60%. Before we get to how stress can manifest … More
Author: tejwest
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, writer, traveler, cinephile, cultural observer.
Trauma vs. Stress
When people hear the word ‘trauma’ they often think of experiences like Wars, natural disasters, and abuse. People often think … More
A Valentine’s Hangover
I know I’m a day late with this. Actually, I’m about 2 months late. My hangover began on 12/27/13. That’s … More
A Pick Me Up….
Tough day emotionally. Needed a pick me up. On my way to happy hour, in the car and this is … More
The Listening Body – Abdomen
Please note as I share this information with you, that there can be various meanings behind what our bodies store … More
The Listening Body
People often don’t realize that their bodies are continuously speaking to them, giving them information in seconds. Your body registers … More
Chihuly in the Gardens
Fall ‘into’ Phoenix, one of my favorite times of the year with one of my favorite artists. On this particular … More
The Grateful Heart
It’s that time of year again when Thanksgiving is right around the corner. A day of eating into oblivion and … More
The Cultivated Heart 