Category: Brittany’s Journey

“A Yummy Surprise” – Trigger Warning

A new toddler book arrived in the mail yesterday.  And, unlike this post, it did not come with a trigger warning. One day, I want to be the kind of person who is free of any attachment to past trauma.  It would be lovely,… Continue Reading ““A Yummy Surprise” – Trigger Warning”

Reiki One Attunement

During an intense weekend of yoga teacher training, I was given the Reiki I attunement, activating my ability to channel “universal life energy” in the specific way passed on through the lineage of Reiki teachers.  What follows is an excerpt describing the experience. Reiki… Continue Reading “Reiki One Attunement”

Wide Awake & Dreaming

Woah.  Where did 7 weeks go? I’ve been cleansing for 49 days:  no alcohol, caffeine, processed sugar, dairy, eggs, or meat. An entire summer without cold, salty margaritas or creamy iced coffees.  Meeting friends at the beach with a jug of water and a… Continue Reading “Wide Awake & Dreaming”

Week One – Detoxifying Foods

Nearly a week into the Consciousness Cleanse, I find that I am – as one of my favorite authors, the esteemed Dr. Seuss, would say – un-slumping myself (which is not easily done).  This morning I awoke with a bit of natural pep in… Continue Reading “Week One – Detoxifying Foods”

Quiets the Voice of God

Though I attempted to suppress it, I could never forget the epiphany that dawned with my first terrible hangover.  I was around 16 years old and had spent the previous night drinking heavily with my best friend, her older brother, and his buddies.  My… Continue Reading “Quiets the Voice of God”