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A Clear Day
A Clear Day Photography and Text by Jules Hovee Steffen Where are we on a clear day, when there’s not a cloud in the sky and the trees reach to the Heavens and call us to experience such beauty in … Continue reading
Posted in Meditation, Poetry, Pre- and Perinatal Wounding, Relationships, relaxation, Sacred Practice
Tagged breathe, calm, meditation, Nature, relationships, relaxation, safety, self-care
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Track 1: Just Breathe
I have uploaded the first track on my relaxation cd entitled Reaching Beyond into Relaxation, the meditative audio download that I reference in my previous post. I invite you to check it out and use this resource in practicing relaxation and … Continue reading
Posted in Meditation, Poetry, Relationships, Sacred Practice
Tagged health, meditation, Nature, Photography, Poetry, relationships, relaxation, self-care, Spirituality, stress
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Looking Through
Looking Through Photography and Text by Jules Hovee Steffen The final reason (in this series) that birth is significant offers us a universal expression of hope if we will but lean into it. Being human comes with a sense of … Continue reading
Stilling Wonders
Stilling Wonders Photography and Text by Jules Hovee Steffen Our minds race with thoughts about what we think we need to accomplish. We can so easily get literally wrapped up as if wrapped around like a tightly-wound rubber band, holding … Continue reading
More Than Just A Wall
More Than Just A Wall Photography and Text by Jules Hovee Steffen Mirroring is an essential component of being human, where specific patterns and themes are repeatedly reflected in the storyline of our life experiences. By taking on a body … Continue reading
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Tagged birth, health, Nature, Parenting, pre- and perinatal, relationships
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A Solitary Articulation
A Solitary Articulation Photography and Text by Jules Hovee Steffen Within the deep confines of this wooded-snow forest, a meditation journey of sorts arises: a solitary leaf pierced and torn in its midline by the thorns that catch it in … Continue reading
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Tagged health, Nature, Parenting, pre- and perinatal, relationships, Spirituality
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Three Parts, A Portion of the Whole
Three Parts, A Portion of the Whole Photography and Text by Jules Hovee Steffen Natural beauty can be easily missed or minimized as we move past it each day. What may feel familiar, can become rather mundane or dreary … Continue reading
Posted in Pre- and Perinatal Wounding, Relationships, Sacred Practice
Tagged health, Nature, Parenting, pre- and perinatal, relationships, Spirituality
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Head On
Head On Photography by Dan Hovee (2nd photo) and Jules Hovee Steffen Text by Jules Hovee Steffen I have sat and continue to sit with those who struggle with self-destructive thoughts, including suicide ideation. As they feel into the … Continue reading
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Down Deep
Down Deep Photography and Text by Jules Steffen When we engage our body in the therapeutic process, our feelings may likely be more deeply experienced and expressed. It’s when we encounter traumatic and shocking events during our pre- and perinatal … Continue reading
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The Lakota Inipi
The Lakota Inipi Photography (Sacred Fire) and Text by Jules Steffen I have the privilege of knowing some inspiring American Indian Spiritual leaders: Arvol Looking Horse is the 19th generation keeper of the “White Buffalo Calf Pipe Bundle” and … Continue reading
