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A place to share insights and experiences as we explore the journey of our soul.

A tapestry of Jungian, Rogerian and transpersonal philosophies.

05/14/2026

Some relationships stay with us long after they’ve ended. Not always because they were healthy or aligned… but because they activated something deep within us.

Jung believed we sometimes project unconscious parts of ourselves onto another person:
our longing, our wounds, our unlived potential, our unmet needs.

That can make the connection feel magnetic, consuming, even fated.

The feelings are real.
The attachment is real.

Yet sometimes what we’re grieving is not only the person… but the version of ourselves that came alive around them.

New SEEK blog now live:

Is Love Just a Projection? Jung on Why We Can’t Stop Thinking About the Wrong Person

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05/06/2026

In Jungian psychology, the unconscious is not empty space. It is active, influential, and deeply involved in how we move through the world.

The aspects of ourselves we avoid, suppress, deny, or fail to examine do not simply disappear. They often continue shaping our reactions, relationships, fears, desires, and patterns from beneath conscious awareness.

Jung believed that healing begins, in part, through becoming more aware of what has been operating in the background all along.

05/04/2026

“We do not see others as they are, we see them as we are.”
— Carl Jung

In Jungian psychology, what we reject in ourselves often returns through others.

The traits that irritate you. The behaviours that feel disproportionate in their impact. The moments where your reaction feels bigger than the situation itself.

These are often clues.

The shadow does not only live within. It moves outward through projection.

We attribute to others what we have not yet recognized, accepted, or made conscious in ourselves.

This does not mean your reactions are wrong.

It means they are meaningful.

Shadow work invites a different kind of question. Not just “Why are they like this?” but “What is this touching in me?”

Not every reaction is projection. But the ones that linger, intensify, or repeat are often worth exploring.

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05/03/2026

“The brighter the light, the darker the shadow.”
— Carl Jung

In Jungian psychology, the shadow is made up of the parts of ourselves we learn to hide, suppress, or reject.

It begins early.

The traits that felt unacceptable. The emotions that were not welcomed. The needs that seemed “too much.” The anger, sensitivity, longing, jealousy, vulnerability, or ambition that did not fit the version of ourselves we believed would be loved or accepted.

Over time, these parts do not disappear. They move outside of awareness.

As we grow, develop insight, or step more fully into who we are, the shadow often becomes easier to see. Not because we are becoming darker, but because we are becoming more conscious.

Shadow work is not about fixing yourself.

It is about becoming honest enough to recognize what has been left behind, and compassionate enough to bring it back into the room.

05/02/2026

Therapy rarely changes everything in one moment. More often, it shows up progressively, over time. It can look like:

A pause before an old reaction.
A new awareness.
A different choice.
A sentence that stays with you longer than you expected.

Sometimes growth sounds like:

“I thought about what you said last time.”

The work doesn’t end when the session does. It continues in reflection, pattern recognition, and learning to respond differently to yourself and the world.

And the small shifts matter!

04/22/2026

We are wired for connection.

When women gather, the body softens, the nervous system settles, and healing begins.

There’s science behind what happens in these spaces… and you can feel it almost immediately.

When women come together in a way that feels safe and real, the body responds. Stress levels shift. Breathing deepens. The nervous system starts to regulate itself through connection, not isolation.

It’s biological. Oxytocin is released, supporting calm, trust, and a sense of belonging. Over time, these kinds of connections build resilience that lasts well beyond the room.

It’s easy to underestimate something that looks simple. Sitting together. Talking. Listening.

And maybe… it’s something we’ve been missing.

Five of our six spots are now spoken for. If you’ve been feeling the pull, this is your moment to step in.

Rooted & Rising, Spring 2026. Message us or check out link in bio.

04/18/2026

We’re almost full.

Only 2 spots remain for Rooted & Rising (May 2026).

If you’ve been thinking about joining, this is your moment.

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04/18/2026

There is something powerful about women sitting together and telling the truth about their lives.

Not fixing.
Not performing.
Just being real.

Rooted & Rising is a space for that kind of honesty.
A place to be seen, heard, and understood.

Our Spring Reset begins May 2026.
If this speaks to you, you’re invited. Visit link below. 🍎🍏

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