by Sheryl Lisa Finn | Sep 24, 2023 | The Community Garden |
It is with great joy that I share this writing and poem from one of our long-term community members, George Lamb. Not much introduction is needed, for as you’ll quickly learn as you read her writing and take in her beautiful photography, George is a shining gem:... by Sheryl Lisa Finn | Sep 17, 2023 | Break Free From Relationship Anxiety |
Contrary to what our culture teaches, the most important quality to look for in a long-term partner is not… …common interests, physical attraction, sense of humor, chemistry, level of education, or confidence. The #1 quality to look for in a partner... by Sheryl Lisa Finn | Sep 10, 2023 | Anxiety |
There is a lot of heartache in our world, and the smaller the world becomes, the more aware we are of the pain that exists in every corner. Of course, the news loves to report on this pain much more than it reports on the goodness that abounds, but the fact remains... by Sheryl Lisa Finn | Sep 3, 2023 | Uncategorized |
Underneath anxiety is a lack of safety. And underneath a lack of safety is a lack of trust. Said in reverse: When we trust, we feel safe. And when we feel safe, anxiety quiets down. But, oh, how challenging it can be to trust! Worry is a Buzzkill When Everest turned... by Sheryl Lisa Finn | Aug 27, 2023 | 9-Month |
We’re living in an extraordinary time on our planet: a time of extraordinary groundlessness and also extraordinary possibility. In our 24/7 media culture designed to light up the amygdala’s fear response, it’s easy to only see the world’s tremulous pain right now, and... by Sheryl Lisa Finn | Aug 21, 2023 | Parenthood transitions |
In today’s Gathering Gold episode, I offer some guidance to one of our Patrons, Olivia, who is worrying about being the center of attention on her wedding day and struggling with family expectations. One of the things I share is that when we grieve on the front... by Sheryl Lisa Finn | Aug 13, 2023 | 9-Month |
Years ago, I wrote a post called You Are Loved, which I then recorded and included in several of my courses (and on this page). The post begins: If you knew you were fully loved, if you knew that you were whole and worthy exactly as you are just for being... by Sheryl Lisa Finn | Aug 6, 2023 | The Community Garden |
Autumn Anxiety It might seem a bit early to talk about autumn, but highly sensitive people feel the turn of the seasons during these first days of August, and it can often trigger Autumn Anxiety. As I shared on Instagram recently: Autumn is the season of nostalgia.... by Sheryl Lisa Finn | Jul 30, 2023 | Transitions - General |
A theme has emerged these past two weeks in my groups, individual sessions, and of course, in my own life: the passage of time. With three weeks left until Everest leaves for college, the heartache and joy embedded in the passage of time is acute in our household. On... by Sheryl Lisa Finn | Jul 23, 2023 | Break Free From Relationship Anxiety |
As many of you know, if you’re struggling with relationship anxiety one of my first and strongest pieces of advice is to go on a media diet. Why? Because most of our broken and toxic messages about love, sex, and marriage come from popular culture: Disney,...
