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The Darkness soothes our senses The Darkness portends the loss of light The Darkness mends...

Reverence, my dear, is a form of Love It is a form of connection to...

Blessed be The light I see The world freed The heart unbound The truth revealed...

To be present is to be aliveTo be alive is to be interwoven with lifeTo...

Dear Child of mine,Original woman,My beloved creation, You who are here to be,The origins of...

We all need a moment—or maybe a lot of moments—to land softly, relax into and...

In my private Denver psychotherapy practice, I work with people from all walks of life,...

Restoring Our Birthright, Beauty, and Essence to Its Rightful Place As the official launch of...

What I call the veil of survival looks a little bit different for every man...

When we think about the concept of self-worth, it’s almost always from the perspective of...

“Be aware of your wound. Don’t help it to grow, let it be healed.” –...

This is for the people on the other side of a cancer diagnosis, and I...

Lately, we have been talking quite a bit about embracing the call to own your...

Most of you who know Lizanne Corbit know her as a private practice psychotherapist here...

Don’t miss Lizanne and Paula featured on Extraordinary Women Radio with Kami Guildner! Listen to...

Recently, Lizanne and Paula were featured on 9 News to discuss Soul Speaks and how...

After being reached out to by members of my tribe of women, this came to...

In my Soro Mystica Circle of kick ass women, we are working on consciously changing...

In Soul Speaks this week, the topic was “Kiss Your Dread”, taken from a poem by...

Freedom rings Truth lives Beauty abounds Softness prevails Heart opened Soul sings Spirit dancing Sweet...

Whirl like a dervish See the mystical in the morning twilight walk Surrounded by the...

Abidingly broken Rewritten, realigned, remembered To the spiritual marrow of your bones This came to...

Ambition puts the weary and bone tired into our every day Ambition steals the meander...

It takes the Fierce Feminine in all her love and mercy to see beyond the...

I miss delight, I think I worked it right out of my being. I miss...

Happy Solstice! Here is an ode to the beauty of the darkest night of the...

Anxiety and fear go hand and hand. They usually walk in the territory of where...

I wrote this a while ago as I so often do in the wee hours...

Blue Iris, a great divorce support and education organization asked me the following question, and...

Divorce can be overwhelming, so it is helpful to know what the possible stages of...

In John and Julie Gottman’s book, “10 Lessons to Transform Your Marriage” they state that...

Since 1994, the Gottman Institute has been working on developing tools to help couples identify...

The child who is destined to become a codependent will become extremely talented at pretending;...

Codependents are, by definition, “dependent”. They depend on others or something outside of themselves to...

It’s a sneaky disease hidden under the guise of care-taking and rescuing, and it robs...

It is heroic to grow into yourself and to grow out of old, limiting perspectives...

Innocence lost Sadness revealed Cumulative exhaustion Raw spirituality Reverent humanness Delving duplicity Wicked wisdom Lovin

Let’s take the often frightening leap to believe in ourselves, to have faith in our...

Wow! I was so fortunate to perform my poem, “The Power of One” at The...

The magic that is life comes from the ability to transform what is fearful and hurtful into calm…into beauty and soothing.

Where are the boundaries?

Our Soul Speaks group spoke to the topic of “meeting life”. So, I have been...

I wrote this blog when I found out I was going to be a part...

Of course, we suffer. We suffer from depression, anxiety, and a deep dissatisfaction in life...

It is heroic to grow into yourself and to grow out of old, limiting perspectives...

Everyone can use these tips to create greater psychological health! They may not surprise you...

Wow! What a wonderful and wild and wickedly good time we had at our Soul...

Yes, Boundaries are necessary for us to have a healthy sense of self. I love...

This poem was inspired by a quote I saw that went something like this: Someone...

Paula and Lizanne, This song makes me think of the experience we get with Soul...

Just loved number 5 and had to share!!! http://blogs.psychcentral.com/everyday-creativity/2016/03/quotes-to-inspire-your-creati

These invitations to be enchanted everyday are so simple yet we seem to get so...

I like the section on shared power and that we become empowered by being able...

This was given to me by a client of mine and it so speaks to...

Save the Date!!! Here we go again!!! “A SOUL SPEAKS SLAM 2.0” Soul Speaks is...

Our instinctual body is the deepest source of wisdom we have. Listen to the goosebumps...

People Pleasing is not a cute or really very authentic behavior. It’s origins can come...

Almost full! We have 2 openings left in our June Soul Speaks Workshop in Rockford....

This is a tougher kind of depression to identify because it doesn’t incapacitate you like...

We do have a choice always! The Imagine Project is a wonderful example of people...

I saw a quote it went something like this, someone said, “There is a storm...

When you suffer from anxiety there is a critical voice inside that can wreak havoc...

There is a difference between depression and normal feelings of disappointment or sadness. Depression is...

Wow! Amazing and stunningly beautiful! Knock Knock!!!!! https://youtu.be/9eYH0AFx6yI

Codependency symptoms get worse if gone untreated. The good news is they’re reversible! If you...

Notes from My Divorce: 5 Coping Strategies that Worked https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/tech-support/201506/notes-my-divorc

So many people I have come into contact with do not have a frame of...

  Positive Psychology is about helping people flourish in their lives, have a look see...

‘Tis the season and we are busier than ever, consider doing some self care by...

This is my wish for all of you this Holiday Season. Happy Solstice, Merry Christmas...

Richard Rohr shares a great message about our developing selves and our world! He captures...

We are so excited about our upcoming event! Come join us for the 1st ever...

John Philip Newell is a visionary and a mystic of the most grounded sort. Hear...

The quiet ego, talked about in this article is giving the ego it’s due. There...

I love this article because he comes from such a positive perspective and gives us...

People pleasing can get us in trouble, we can become physically and emotionally exhausted. We...

There are 5 reasoning abilities that we have that manipulative people do not. We think...

Our Soul Speaks Classes always inspire me they are soul shaking spirit speaking truth revealing...

The  Serenity Prayer was first introduced to me when I was around 10 years old,...

What’s the difference between an addiction and compulsive behavior? Read on and find out how...

Stephen Levine author of “Who Dies” and many other great books suggests that we “take...

We all have self sabotaging thoughts and beliefs. I always find it amazing how we...

Oh yes, we get to be happy in life! Happiness is cultivated by tending to...

Obsessed – The lovesick who cannot eat or sleep are legion. Many go so far...

As the New Year brings new goals and resolutions for yourself it reminds you to...

A good read on working thru the Holidays. Blessings   http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/12/17/holiday-depression_n_632690

Dr. David D Burns,  M.D. Author of Feeling Good The New Mood Therapy is a...

Dr. David D Burns,  M.D. Author of Feeling Good The New Mood Therapy is a...

Dr. David D Burns,  M.D. Author of Feeling Good The New Mood Therapy is a...

Dr. David D Burns,  M.D. Author of Feeling Good The New Mood Therapy is a...

If you are a codependent person it may not be because you lack confidence it...

Follow the link below for a great article on the effects Depression has on you...

There is a difference between grief and depression but they do overlap during times of loss. I invite you to read about the dif

Here is what I know about grief: It hits you like a tidal wave when...

Robin Williams’ death has been such a heartbreaking reminder that people need to know the...

Anxiety is often a part of our lives. Here are some simple, easy and helpful tips to manage any stress that may be causing you

Alcohol ism The drinking of liquid that changes the world Beginning with the jovial laughter...

Alcoholism is a family disease. Codependency is the condition we develop when we grow up...

When you are grieving a loss this is a good read. The Four Things That...

Learn how to stop care taking the self centered and manipulative people in your life....

Whether you are suffering from codependency, an addiction, mental health issues like depression/anxiety or you...

Codependency is an insidious condition that effects the heart and soul of the people suffering...

That blessings come in many forms.  From a random note sent by a friend that...

Hail to the opening of new life The warming of the days The lengthening of...

What do I know today? Heartbreak and harmony are as close as a deep breath....

Charlotte Kasl PhD. gives good advice and great skill sets for navigating relationships. Click the...

The sun is shining, the snow is sparkling and life has a way of being...

The last words spoken from my brother before he died were, “Love Love Love, that’s...

I fell in love, I feel love, I see love, I teach love, I create...

Merry X-Mas, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! May the light of the world shine...

I just wanted to share a blessing with you this holiday season. It is a...

Thanksgiving is a time for families and friends to gather and share a wonderful day...

The definition of Codependency is a pattern of painful dependence upon compulsive behavior and approval...

5 Essential Messages for Extraordinary Love by Paul and Patricia Richards Authors of Wild Attraction...

The Warrioress Creed by Mirtha Vega A Warrioress… Is honorable; Has strength, determination, and perseverance;...

1.       The False Self System We express a shadow aspect of ourselves when we feed...

The inner critic uses comparison, self doubt and judgment interchangeably as ways to create dissonance...

Shaman Snake Woman https://www.facebook.com/WomensSpiritualPoetry

There are Three Gates that words need to pass before they leave your lips. Ask...

The Night Star Reflections on the Path of the Divine Feminine on Amazon is available at...

We often experience loss in many forms in our lives, whether it be the death...

This is a good read for some basic reminders on caring for your self in...

Here is  a nice way to take your temperature and identifying what you are experiencing...

1. Boundaries allow us to take care of ourselves 2. Boundaries enable others to take...

  The Night Star available on Amazon Click on the above link to open a...

Lizanne Corbit’s book of poems about the divine cycle of transformation and growth is being...

  Are you wondering what are your gift’s to the world? Ask yourself the following...

Success is: liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it. Maya...

Are there things you always wanted to do, experience, teach or learn that you don’t...

Perfectionism schema— I must never fail or make a mistake. Defectiveness schema— I feel flawed...

In generosity and helping others, be like a river In compassion and grace, be like...

A phone call now comes with a friendly face.

Don't let the opportunities that are inherent in life challenges slip by. Take advantage of this four-part radio program from L

A gorgeous quotation from Jan Michelson that reminds us of the tiny acts, the small shifts that we can each take to truly be al

Take a peek... how will this thought help you?

Each choices we make in each moment impact ourselves and others every day. And, they can have lasting impacts. Are you aware of

When challenges - great and small - seem to block us at every turn, it is easy to become critical, harsh and despairing. Howeve

Of all of the major life changes, divorce can be among the most brutal. But, it does not necessarily have to be that way. Debbi

Being challenged is a normal part of the human condition. How we view challenge, however, strongly impacts how we respond to th

As human beings, we are naturally going to face periodic crises. How well we surface from those events may be largely dependent

Joseph Campbell was the master of interpreting - and utilizing - myth. He shows us that myth can have very real, practical less