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Articles October 7, 2023

What is this Victim?

The pulses of IG and the trend of the narcissist/codependent recovery conversation continues to run rampant, everyone is an expert. The blameless victim, gets discussed quite a bit. I think it is a fitting conversation because codependency and narcissism to some extent are Earth time conversations. Earth types are often codependent in nature, giving up too much energy to nurture and please others, not getting nourished enough. A narcissist is probably more of a metal wood conversation but could be found in any element. Co-dependents can also be found in any element, there is no one prescription. Ahhh we are discussing the Victim. So not to get distracted. Both parties claim they are the victim, a funny coincidence. But really it is just to get out of taking responsibility for their own actions, a lack of accountability. The codependent and the narcissist are making basically the same choices, choosing to…

Patterns of Living September 14, 2023

The Power of The Shens

There are two different expressions of Shen in Chinese Medical philosophy. Little Shen and Big Shen. Little Shen is the space within our Hearts, that Our Spirit nestles within. This space is created at the moment of our conception when the Jing forces of the sperm and ovum merge. There is a spark of light, a conversion of energy, as a union occurs, a space is opened and the Spirit migrates from the stars. The star dust fills the void and settles in for a journey of a Human existence, a life. Cells begin to divide instantly and the beginning of a pre-determined path get’s underway, many choices, many twists and turns many options to come. Big Shen is all of the Spirits that provide the self with consciousness and access to great awareness. There are Five (Shen, Hun, Yi, Po, Zhi) they assist us in living out our predetermined…

Announcements August 28, 2023

as I continue to De-condition

I recently took a much needed respite from working in the office. It took awhile (like three weeks) to actually calm my nervous system, tomorrow I return and feel sort of slightly ready. I had two wonderfully fun opportunities while I was out of the office. One was a lovely interview on the Black Meta Show with Kingston Radio. Freedom Walker and Beetle Bailey were exceptional hosts, and we dished about health, healing and acupuncture. You can find that show dated August 1, 2023 on the Kingston Radio website. I also taught a Five Element and Human Design class to the YMCA farm crew last week. It was a delight. Those kids rock. We had so much fun talking Five Elements and Human Design, preparing teens with wonderful self- knowledge tools as they make their way in the world. I think it was a success. In other news, my website…

The Elements July 21, 2023

August

I heard the cicadas a few days ago, a reminder that Earth time is around the corner. The Golden Rod is the next symbol of late Summer. It will pop up everywhere shortly. I am hoping that the second part of Summer will be calmer, not as tumultuous with thunder storms, smoke, and a plethora of snakes. Earth time is fundamentally representative of the Mother in the classic sense, the Yin mother, the Mother Mary kind of symbolism. If we follow this line of thought, we would have a docile nurturing Mother figure that forgives and loves unconditionally. But that is not aligned with the current state of affairs, with Women’s rights under fire and Women’s health care relegated to the dark ages. Women and children considered second class and third class citizens. Women everywhere, in this country expected to just eat it, suffer from lack of health care, support…

Articles June 29, 2023

Visit to OZ

I am recently back from a wonderful two day trip to Vermont. I was pleased to meet up with an old friend and colleague. We went swimming in a couple incredible parks and walked in the mountains, did yoga everyday, cooked lovely food, and we talked. It was like a perfect minute. I learned so much from her, wonderful recommendations for books, movies, career, relationship and parenting advice. It was so nourishing. I topped off the amazing visit with a brunch with my aunt. We hashed out the whole family line and dished about family dynamics. It was a healing few hours that were much needed. I came home and devoured an amazing memoir by Viola Davis, called Finding Me. It was epic. I am now back at work listening to an NPR special on the changes of pregnancy and how now there is now science that proves the neurology…

Patterns of Living June 21, 2023

Superpowers

All persons are gifted, if you embrace your gift, you will never live a “normal life”. “In fact, normalcy is the enemy of giftedness. Listen, to me now, and believe me later.” Clarissa Pinkola Estes In the personal profiling system called Human Design, it is known fact that we all have superpowers, found within our design. We are all perfect in that design and once we can tap into our inner path, bring our talents to the community. We will thrive, we were not meant to be the same as everyone else, nor were we meant to be seen as different or other. We are all unique and similar, it is more important that we break away from the conveyor belt of capitalism and see ourselves, accept ourselves for what we actually Are. I believe that deep down we know this as a truth and we know what our…

The Elements June 1, 2023

Fire it UP

I just do not have it in me to write another Fire post. I used to spend days organizing my elemental posts, doing research and all. Now as the season hits us I feel totally averse to creating a post. I guess that can be construed as Fire as well, because it is passion. I passionately do not want to write something about love and connection. I would like to talk about transmutation. Right now in this minute in time, I see the change a coming- laid out in front of us, it is happening. It will be powerful, the people are lining up and they are ready to fly. Photo credit: K.Nagy

Quotes May 24, 2023

No Special Hurry

“If people bring so much courage to the world the world has to kill them to break them, so of course it kills them. The world breaks everyone and afterwards many are strong at the broken places. But those that will not break it kills. It kills the very good and the very gentle and the very brave impartially. If you are none of these you can be sure it will kill you too but there will be no special hurry.” Ernest Hemingway A Farewell to Arms I quoted this in my high school yearbook, albeit erroneously. It is rather a dark quote but I do think the brave are taking a bigger risk than the cowards. The climate is such that the brave voices are needed more than ever before, so I encourage you to speak up. I can only make the assumption that Ernest Hemingway felt himself to…

testimonial May 4, 2023

My Work as A Healer

“i didn’t realize in going to jipala that she’d do more than address my physical ailments, including realigning me with my soul’s purpose. she supported me through physical and emotional challenges including miscarriage, anxiety, neck and back pain, and autoimmune conditions. then i had a profound spiritual experience on her table during which i felt surrounded by angels with whom i affirmed my relationship and my work as a healer. i love talking to jipala, feel safe in her presence, and always leave feeling re-centered within.” P.X

testimonial May 4, 2023

Standing Tall

“I’ve been going to Jipala for almost 2 years now. She is always fully engaged and listens. I always leave her office feeling clear headed and more connected to my body. Just recently my lower back was all knotted up out of nowhere and I couldn’t standup straight with out being in a lot of pain. Jipala squeezed me into her schedule for an extra session and I left pain free and standing tall. Within the next few days doing the stretches she told me to do I was back to myself. Amazing!” M.G