The Center for Serenity

08/16/2025

Found this on Linkdin:

Perhaps”- Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Carl Jung.

Engaging in shadow work highlights the transformative power of introspection, emphasizing that true awakening and healing come from exploring inner depths, the deep fears so many shy away from.

The unconscious part of the personality that contains repressed weaknesses, desires, and instincts.

Jeff Brown invites us instead of referring to it as our shadow, which often conjures up dark imagery, can we embrace the concept of “tender woundedness,” recognizing that these vulnerable aspects of ourselves hold a gentle beauty and profound potential for healing. (I really love his words).

This shift in language invites us to approach our pain not as something to be hidden or feared, but as a testament to our capacity for growth and transformation.
By acknowledging our tender woundedness, we honor the depth of our experiences and allow ourselves to cultivate a more nurturing relationship with our inner selves.

Shadow work is essential for healing because it compels us to confront the parts of ourselves we often ignore. It allows us to understand our fears and insecurities. By addressing these buried aspects, we break free from limiting beliefs encouraging personal growth and strength in the face of adversity. It can transform our pain into a source of strength and empowerment.

🌱 “ IT IS A CRY FOR HEALING.” 🌱

Viewing these challenges as cries for healing allows us to approach them with a sense of grace and care.
It gives us the opportunity to listen to what it is trying to teach us.
What needs are being expressed?
What deep-seated emotions are surfacing? It encourages us to engage in self-reflection and to seek the healing modalities that resonate with us.

It empowers us to see that our struggles can catalyze change in our lives. Every wound prompts us to evolve into more authentic versions of ourselves.
recognizing these issues as a nexus for transformation opens a pathway to growth.

Shadow Work Practice

Choose a Trigger
Identify a recent situation where you felt a strong negative emotion (fear, anger, shame, jealousy,)

Journal uncensored for two minutes, write

• What happened?

• What emotion did you feel?

• What part of your shadow might this reveal about you? (e.g., a fear of inadequacy, a desire for control)

If you felt a fear of rejection, recognize it as a reflection of your desire for connection and acceptance. Instead of criticizing yourself for feeling rejected, gently remind yourself that this emotion can reveal fears of inadequacy or a longing for validation. Embrace this part of you as a chance to explore your needs for belonging and self-worth.

Conclude with an intention, such as “I am worthy of love and acceptance” or “I embrace my journey of self-compassion and growth.”

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06/19/2025

Healing Drums is a 30 min. program that uses various drums, augmented with other instruments. It is a sound experience meant to provide relaxation, promote well being, boost the immune system and activate energy. This experience has been shown to relieve stress and anxiety, pain and discomfort, and promote emotional processing. Sessions can be done online or in person; privately or in a group. Contact susan.schwarting@gmail.com for further information. Susan has completed training in the Healing Drums protocol and is also a trained HealthRhythms facilitator and certified meditation instructor. Contact me for more info or to schedule!

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08/16/2024

🥁 💙 Drumming + Recovery 💙 🥁

Recovery from substance use takes a heavy toll on the mind, spirit, and body. Those who bravely embark on a journey to sobriety need all the support they can get!

Studies show that drum therapy may be a valuable complement to traditional recovery methods. Group drumming offers significant benefits for those in recovery, such as reducing stress, alleviating anxiety, and fostering a sense of community.

Group drumming circles are often designed to be inclusive and accessible, encouraging vulnerability and healing that might be tough in another group setting. This holistic practice helps participants connect with others and themselves, all without having to use words to describe how they feel.

Additionally, recent studies highlight its positive impacts on mental health, chronic pain, and immune system function.

To learn more about how drumming can be part of a successful recovery, read this great article:

07/26/2023

Still looking for a good reason to try drumming?

Brain health is a pretty good one, I think.

Let’s look at
✨TEMPORAL✨function.

* Auditory Processing
* Processing memory & meaning
* Visual memory retention
* Comprehension of language

How ✨DRUMMING✨ supports this function:

Your temporal lobe allows you to process the sounds and pitches of the drums, rhythms, and music, as well as your breath during the workout. It helps to recall the sequence of patterns, and the feelings associated with success (or struggle) when performing, verbalizing and thinking about a challenging pattern.

Ready for your rhythm reset? Let’s chat.

✨🪘✨

06/02/2023

"One way we can creatively experience peace of mind and attain calm, ease and flow are with rhythm, melody, harmony and silence – the power of music!

Research tells us that participating in slow rhythmical music making, can increase focus, ease stress, decrease anxiety and elevate our mood.

By including 4 healing elements of music to our life, (rhythm, melody, harmony and silence) not only are we calming our nervous system, we are also using parts of the brain associated with emotion (empathy, compassion), memory and creativity."
From Positive Music

04/18/2023

Drumming therapy has potential to be therapeutic in a variety of ways.

04/11/2023

https://www.drnorthrup.com/health-benefits-drumming/.
Reap the benefits! Classes taught in person or online! contact info.centerforserenity@gmail.com

03/10/2023

The Center for Serenity is offering a 6 week Drumming for Meditation & Wellness class starting in April. The price for the six week session is $80.(family discounts available).
"Rhythm is within all of us. From the way our heart beats, to how we walk, talk, and even sleep, rhythm plays a big part in our daily lives.
It is no wonder that rhythm is now used to help us live healthier – specifically through the rhythm of drumming.
Recent research suggests the act of drumming accelerates physical healing, boosts the immune system, and reduces stress and anxiety."
Drum Cafe USA

For complete info email: info.centerforserenity@gmail.com

02/24/2023

"Rhythm is within all of us. From the way our heart beats, to how we walk, talk, and even sleep, rhythm plays a big part in our daily lives.

It is no wonder that rhythm is now used to help us live healthier – specifically through the rhythm of drumming.

Recent research suggests the act of drumming accelerates physical healing, boosts the immune system, and reduces stress and anxiety."
Drum Cafe USA

02/13/2023

Great Article!

People who play drums regularly for years differ from unmusical people in their brain structure and function. The results of a new study suggest that they have fewer, but thicker fibers in the main connecting tract between the two halves of the brain. In addition, their motor brain areas are organiz...