Ignited Soul Integrated Therapy

First painting of 2026 complete ❤️ I’m excited to move in a new direction with my personal art process. This new piece is reminiscent to this Al Duende collage I created in 2022 in my master’s program. That one consists of 22 layers and I must say, I love layers, I love depth, and I love color in all things- especially in you. 🌈

A wee look at my office and my view from my therapist seat. My clients are angels and I see the light and wisdom within each of them. As we go through life mirroring each other, find this who look at you like this, and you will start to see that light and wisdom in yourself, too. It is amazing, what loving awareness can do.

Just a little bit of light and a purple flame of cleansing 💜 . In my most recent art group, we explored the inner healing intelligence, did a little , and depicted our inner light. Here is mine! The color changes with my mood (like a mood ring, why not?!)

It take courage and trust to let your logically inclined guards down and allow in the magic and beauty all around you. From the clouds in the sky to the moss on a tree trunk to the markings on a cat, magic exists everywhere.

Have you heard of inner healing intelligence? When I learned about it recently in my psychedelic assisted therapy training, it made perfect sense, One of those things I knew at my core, but didn’t have words for. The inner healing intelligence is a prominent concept in psychedelic realms, as psychedelic medicine can allow the filters, patterns, and protective parts of ourselves to take a break so we can more fluidly access the deep inner wisdom of inner healing intelligence- But thankfully we don’t need to trip to access this innate power, wisdom, and healing!

Sometimes we need to let it go and sometimes we need to hold it lightly. An important component of mental flexibility is the ability to pivot the mind and flex into expansion. Reality is subjective and what feels true to you might not feel true to others so holding on lightly means not forcing your truth upon others. Holding on lightly involves tapping into trust and hope that things will align without force, frustration, and a tight, white-knuckle grip.

Let’s not BS. Life and the world are extremely heavy and dark right now. It’s hard to be bombarded with all the toxicity, but like any human rubbernecking a car accident, I can’t look away. And this isn’t an accident. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how to find a balance between the heaviness of the world and the beauty of it. While I agree that ignorance is bliss, this isn’t the time for ignorance. This is a time to be engaged in the fight for humanity and to not look away when things get hard to see. At the same time this is the time to balance that awareness with joy and wholeness and peace. Childlike wonder is my favorite way to tap into joy and find a sense of balance in the darkness and light. Putting down my phone and engaging in creativity and playfulness is an act of rebellion and it has become even more of a necessity to stay grounded in such toxic times.

The 8 dimensions of wellness is a wonderful framework for understanding our holistic needs. Which areas do you feel well-resourced in? Which areas need more of your attention? Remember, it’s through small daily actions that we cultivate big long-lasting positive changes 😄

We learn to be in relationship with ourselves based on the relationships we see and have around us. Sometimes self love is an act of rebellion against family pressure. Often times it’s the exact medicine we need to heal generations of familial trauma. Even small acts of kindness towards self can create big changes and a great way to practice is to speak to yourself as your speak to a trusted friend ❤️

I’ll say it time and time again… there’s nothing wrong with being a freak, you just got to own it (and I’m here to help) ❤️

Hello humans on Instagram! Please check out my new intro and stay tuned for curated content aimed at helping you unlock authentic expression and ignite your soul! 🔥 💃🏻 🎨

Hello everyone on Instagram! Please check out my new intro and stay tuned for curated content aimed at helping you unlock authentic expression and ignite your soul! 🔥 💃🏻 🎨