tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16156672112227928102024-03-05T14:42:37.603-08:00The Radiant Life ProjectKate King, MA, LPC, ATR-BChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00866857857726882360noreply@blogger.comBlogger143125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615667211222792810.post-77464406775511039612023-10-04T13:42:00.001-07:002023-10-04T13:42:49.801-07:00Exciting Announcement! I Have a NEW Book Available!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2aRiYd5EIlTDetnr5V7JY590PI_cm3hzo5E4mkYwJKq3tDJVH3lK-1d_SU1m4a0H9vMCQkr0Ri6OIVn-pnstXFACjVUe-t_2Kp-8GAYIXAOGhfDTIK0Da1n0QBwH1MEl-jTsFlXYqiRqEUHXaxLXjKT7Dih_x6tCT8YN89xpCa13p5mVJAjzMkuyNk1s/s1080/Kate's%20New%20Book.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2aRiYd5EIlTDetnr5V7JY590PI_cm3hzo5E4mkYwJKq3tDJVH3lK-1d_SU1m4a0H9vMCQkr0Ri6OIVn-pnstXFACjVUe-t_2Kp-8GAYIXAOGhfDTIK0Da1n0QBwH1MEl-jTsFlXYqiRqEUHXaxLXjKT7Dih_x6tCT8YN89xpCa13p5mVJAjzMkuyNk1s/s320/Kate's%20New%20Book.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> Comin' atcha today with some thrilling news!<p></p><p>I have been a busy bee hard at work on my next BIG offering for the world, and it's available for you now!</p><p>This book is the culmination of all I know, truly, from my combined clinical and personal experiences, about inner-work and psycho-emotional & relational healing. It is a self-help masterclass in an accessible, approachable format that will help you up-level your world and break free from anything that keeps you stuck and small. Because at the end of the day, I think we all just really want to shine our beautiful unique lights into the world. So let's dust off anything that doesn't align with that mission, shall we?</p><p><i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Radiant-Life-Project-Purpose-Transform/dp/1538181878/ref=sr_1_1?crid=YBKK0X30BNOQ&keywords=the+radiant+life+project+kate+king&qid=1696451773&sprefix=%2Caps%2C183&sr=8-1" target="_blank">The Radiant Life Project</a></i> brings together my 15+ year clinical experience with many years of personal learnings from the school of life and beyond. In these pages you will find resources and tools to ignite your life from the inside-out for a more brilliant (radiant!) experience of being YOU in the work, relationships, experiences, and perceptions you cultivate in your reality. Learn from various psychological methodologies including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Buddhist psychology and mythology, neuroscience and neuropsychology, and transformational inner-work that so many of those who have worked with me know is my special flavor of inner alchemy. </p><p>This book comes straight from my mind-heart-soul synergy directly to you. I hope you will read it, benefit from it, and share it with those you know and love. </p><p><br /></p><p>The book is now available for PRE-ORDER, which is an excellent time to purchase your copy for a couple of reasons: First, it helps boost the book for its entire lifetime by alerting the online algorithms to the interest in it. This helps with ranking and sales that massively impact the book's ability to be searched and discovered by so many more people who could benefit from it. Secondly, you'll get a happy surprise in on your doorstep in a few weeks, like a gift from your past self who's got your back. What could be better?</p><p><br /></p><p><b>WANT TO GET YOUR COPY?</b></p><p>***For a special 30% discount, purchase the book from <a href="https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781538181874/The-Radiant-Life-Project-Awaken-Your-Purpose-Heal-Your-Past-and-Transform-Your-Future" target="_blank">my publisher's website</a> and plug in the code RLFANDF30 at check out.</p><p>***If you're an Amazon buyer, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+radiant+life+project+kate+king&crid=YBKK0X30BNOQ&sprefix=%2Caps%2C183&ref=nb_sb_ss_recent_2_0_recent" target="_blank">grab your copy here!</a></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>What are people saying? Check out a few early reviews:</b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5xGQ4jf1wfMW-E4DBwmflDB20IMXZQvVygbMg3STEYVJvnb2JB0Hkyejc4SuPoFN49IhwvootI0JrFd6sElUIaa7VB0K8syWiLE4_JMvBULIMobDgbPnyejj7zwNvYp6TD-_5LoTsZQ9byg9Rxn2kqovM07p4kyTPU0nzMfRCA3oye0PkDOSBLm0MgCk/s1080/Reviews.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="549" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5xGQ4jf1wfMW-E4DBwmflDB20IMXZQvVygbMg3STEYVJvnb2JB0Hkyejc4SuPoFN49IhwvootI0JrFd6sElUIaa7VB0K8syWiLE4_JMvBULIMobDgbPnyejj7zwNvYp6TD-_5LoTsZQ9byg9Rxn2kqovM07p4kyTPU0nzMfRCA3oye0PkDOSBLm0MgCk/w549-h549/Reviews.jpg" width="549" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br /></p>Kate King, MA, LPC, ATR-BChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00866857857726882360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615667211222792810.post-4651915775689814452022-11-15T09:39:00.000-08:002022-11-15T09:39:07.194-08:00Step Off the Treadmill That Keeps You Forever Striving<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwyqmSy2ruwFsFvCrodyQxMIgh-slI0rDQ0a0T9uvwOF4HFQ44SoitddlS6NZVy7ojvQcwcTtQuXJq7EtywCrMMkeAJyRCQUi4KsZtwlTy1XhN8pGSEy4hbRpiwdrjt0xgzv9jnwkN4ogfOx2XpFWz-BEHMYHYy--O0wnwyqG9_BrtAFTTI7qJX6Wj/s2550/58100575.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="1688" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwyqmSy2ruwFsFvCrodyQxMIgh-slI0rDQ0a0T9uvwOF4HFQ44SoitddlS6NZVy7ojvQcwcTtQuXJq7EtywCrMMkeAJyRCQUi4KsZtwlTy1XhN8pGSEy4hbRpiwdrjt0xgzv9jnwkN4ogfOx2XpFWz-BEHMYHYy--O0wnwyqG9_BrtAFTTI7qJX6Wj/s320/58100575.jpg" width="212" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">On the recommendation of a friend, I have lately been reading </span><i style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=from+strength+to+strength+arthur+brooks&sprefix=from+strength+%2Caps%2C112&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_14" target="_blank">“From Strength to Strength”</a></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> by Arthur C. Brooks. It’s a fantastic book about how to find happiness and sustainable fulfillment in life by stepping out of the game of algorithms, societal expectations, and the notorious hedonic treadmill. </span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">I was astonished to learn that Philip Brickman, the psychologist who coined the term “hedonic treadmill,” and was also known for demonstrating that winning the lottery brings no sustainable satisfaction, died by suicide. The man who arguably most thoroughly studied fulfillment and happiness in fact couldn’t hack the system himself, which led to his untimely death. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">The hedonic treadmill</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> is a very real phenomenon in this cultural climate of endless striving, and for those of you who are not familiar with the term, here’s my definition: It is the human tendency to endlessly pursue a vanishing horizon that only leads toward more competition, more effort, and deeper strain without ever reaching a lasting place of satisfaction. <i>I’ll be happy when I achieve…</i> Like the quickly fading “new car smell,” the hedonic treadmill keeps us chasing dopamine hits and ego bling that are ultimately fueled by our deep fear of failure or lack. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">In his book, Brooks teaches that lasting happiness is not found on the vanishing horizon line, as many successful high-achievers inevitably discover once they reach the top. In fact, his findings demonstrate that <b>the three ingredients for lasting happiness are: </b>enjoyment, satisfaction, and meaning/purpose. These are all qualities that can be found <i>in the moment you are in</i> (with whatever is present) rather than somewhere <i>out there</i>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">I agree with Brooks that Happiness is the result of finding what you seek in the NOW, and building consistent habits of seeing the world through this lens. Such a perspective aligns beautifully with a mindfulness practice that is awake, aware, curious, and embodied. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">When you break it down to finding those three happiness ingredients in your life, it makes sense that they would be linked to aligned relationships, meaningful work, spirituality, creativity, and authentic integrity—all important facets of The Radiant Life Project. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Look around in your present moment. Sense into your body and heart. Consider the most crucial relationships and experiences of your life that bring you sustainable fulfillment. They cannot be replicated by an influx of online followers, an arduous step up the corporate ladder, or any other measurable achievement that takes you away from your core values. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Once you align your actions with the people and experiences that matter most to you, a radiant life and a lasting well of happiness becomes available to you. Don’t believe me? Check out <i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=from+strength+to+strength+arthur+brooks&sprefix=from+strength+%2Caps%2C112&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_14" target="_blank">“From Strength to Strength”</a></i> and then let’s talk more about it! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">As always, I love hearing from you. <a href="https://linktr.ee/theradiantlifeproject" target="_blank">Contact me here!</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>Kate King, MA, LPC, ATR-BChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00866857857726882360noreply@blogger.com0Denver, CO, USA39.7392358 -104.99025111.429001963821158 -140.146501 68.049469636178856 -69.834001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615667211222792810.post-24497546576914576212022-10-25T11:01:00.003-07:002022-10-25T11:01:49.809-07:00Your Sensitivity is Your Gift<p><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRsgy4Me17P1j6Be1rVLltP8gQYKkeg-LImCMIGkndJ7v5BfdypT33E080ZCWuJgezid5y116YBWTjXrrfmmejGkGCMH9ETKUbp-OcMr27NHEMHfciEiZHvho_ONVSnowOxHb31mkkpL4omwBkIpX-i0kaHJbojrYQ9FF_8Hh4Jf6B2WJwXbhoUlNA/s3444/Card%203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3444" data-original-width="2531" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRsgy4Me17P1j6Be1rVLltP8gQYKkeg-LImCMIGkndJ7v5BfdypT33E080ZCWuJgezid5y116YBWTjXrrfmmejGkGCMH9ETKUbp-OcMr27NHEMHfciEiZHvho_ONVSnowOxHb31mkkpL4omwBkIpX-i0kaHJbojrYQ9FF_8Hh4Jf6B2WJwXbhoUlNA/s320/Card%203.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><br />Sensitivity isn’t exactly prized as the hallmark of success and achievement in our society, but maybe it should be. Rather than relating to each other and the world through the callous lens of productivity, inauthenticity, and the competitive energy of never-enoughness, maybe we can shift.<p></p><p><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Imagine a world where you can be You, in every shade of what that means. Imagine if you didn’t have to stifle your true nature, wounds, or opinions for the comfort of other people. Imagine if we prized the uniqueness and delicacy within one another rather than admonished it as being weak or ineffective.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">We all have sensitivity within us, and we embody it differently depending on our temperament, trauma history, and emotional health. Highly sensitive people (or HSP’s) are identified as such because they have opened themselves to the truth of the depth and breadth of their sensitivity. Such individuals tend to feel more deeply, notice the world around them more acutely, and sense more profoundly. The world of a highly sensitive person is filled with a great deal of sensory data, and though it can come with challenges in our fast-paced world, it also comes with gifts. HSP’s tend to attune more authentically in relationships, nurture creativity with ease, and experience the nuances of life that others might miss.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">If you identify as a highly sensitive person, there are a few things you need to know:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">1: It is important that you protect your energy.</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> HSP’s tend to also be empaths, which means that they not only feel their own experiences with immense depth and acuity, but that of others as well. It is easy for an empathic person to over-give or be drained by social connection or stimulating experiences. Attuning to yourself as though you had an energetic battery within is crucial. If you notice that your battery is running low, it is an indication that you need to pull your energy back toward yourself and replenish. As you navigate life as an HSP, you will start to notice that certain situations and people drain your battery more than others. You may choose over time to limit your contact with such experiences, or eliminate them all together. It is safe and healthy to shape your life around what feels generative, reciprocal, and respectful of your sensitivity. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">2: You can trust your intuition.</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> Your sensitivity is also your gift. This means that when you get a gut feeling or an intuitive sense, it’s probably right on par. It can take a while for an HSP to learn to dial-in and trust their intuitive senses, but the more you practice listening to your inner voice, the more it will speak to you. When you are a highly sensitive person, you are sensitive both internally and externally, which grants you access to notice and perceive things in special ways that can guide you. If you feel a sinking feeling in your chest every time you’re around that one particular friend or coworker, it’s no coincidence. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">3: You need to give back to yourself more than you think.</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> The world does not tend to be a tender and loving place for sensitive people—In fact, it often takes more than it gives. Until the rest of society can get on-board with the respect, tenderness, and depth of feeling that is your lived experience, you can nurture it for yourself. This means taking as much time, energy, effort, and care with filling your own cup. If you tend to be an over-giver, this is doubly important. Notice the different experiences of your life, and take note of what fills you and what drains you. If being around certain people generates a sense of warmth and connection within you, do more of that. If spending time in nature fuels you, get into nature every day. If you notice a rise in your energy levels at certain locations, in response to creative activities or intellectual conversations, follow the breadcrumbs toward your own toolbox for self-nurturance. It is not selfish to care for your needs. As a sensitive person, you need more nourishment of this kind because you give so much and sense so completely. Build your expectations for self-care to become a priority in your life, and you will feel the difference in your day-to-day wellbeing. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Whether you identify as an HSP or not, you’re undoubtedly sensitive to some capacity because you are a human being. Notice where in your life you feel the undercurrents of exhaustion, over-sensitization, and maladaptive coping. These are areas in your existence that need a little something extra from you. Regardless of how acute your sensitivities are, explore the experience of tending to yourself in this new attuned way. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Let me know how it goes! I would love to hear about your experiences. If you want to know more about my work, learn more <a href="https://linktr.ee/theradiantlifeproject" target="_blank">here!</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>Kate King, MA, LPC, ATR-BChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00866857857726882360noreply@blogger.com0Denver, CO, USA39.7392358 -104.99025111.429001963821158 -140.146501 68.049469636178856 -69.834001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615667211222792810.post-24900995891948304552022-10-06T08:59:00.000-07:002022-10-06T08:59:00.189-07:00Musings on Birds and Fish<p></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Perhaps all creatures on Earth, with their many differences and unique qualities, are meant to reflect the truth of potential to one another. Maybe the vast array of our individual and group presentations allow us to discover our true nature and live at the knife-edge of both reality and possibility. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjntbzbbiZwn1G26MTxj4Enm6p3phRe6OlscOy_RxIuMzyPelXMHd6J0gTD0ZL2B_oGiOw1Sy9ov2OBvlSK6bei4XjDPYYYQIeiFAU5PWygsfjZ3d5HQWhqMWbGKPmhYjLJhWbQFKKLfA3mgj-flaJm4e4DRnU0R8F1JKgAmGEegAS43dRMtGK-y0_3/s1080/Musings%20on.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjntbzbbiZwn1G26MTxj4Enm6p3phRe6OlscOy_RxIuMzyPelXMHd6J0gTD0ZL2B_oGiOw1Sy9ov2OBvlSK6bei4XjDPYYYQIeiFAU5PWygsfjZ3d5HQWhqMWbGKPmhYjLJhWbQFKKLfA3mgj-flaJm4e4DRnU0R8F1JKgAmGEegAS43dRMtGK-y0_3/s320/Musings%20on.png" width="320" /></a></div>Life among the currents and waves of the sea is an inconceivable anomaly for a bird, however a fish does not drown in the water that surrounds it. It was built for an environment where ocean flows through its very being to sustain its lifeforce. To the dismay of many a fish, a bird does not plummet clumsily from the sky and crash-land upon the unforgiving ground. It was gifted wings with anatomical precision for flight, and the intrinsic know-how to soar and steer skyward.<o:p></o:p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">If a fish should wish to fly—or a bird swim—it may seem inconceivable. However, a closer look at our planet’s history reminds us that the impossible becomes possible when a species is patient for several generations. During this time, evolution is free to develop and sustain the necessary equipment to make such changes. With tolerance and fortitude, a fish’s wish to swim among the clouds can manifest. Though seemingly the stuff of daydream fantasies, such miracles already exist: The proof is in the existence of ducks and Exocoetidae (flying fish). <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">And what if a fish should fall in love with a bird? Would their hearts allow any option other than an existence spent brainstorming and exploring the possibilities for merging sky and sea? Perhaps the deep appreciation and admiration of seemingly impossible feats allows such creatures to coexist at all.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">In the end, the truth seems to be this: We were built for certain circumstances, but we are not caged by those designs. Our health and comfort derive from congruent living with our anatomical architecture. However, when the soul dreams impossible dreams, the veil between worlds can shift with determined intention. Why, my friends, would there by flying fish at all if they were not driven by a deep inner engine to kiss the sky?<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><br /><br /> <p></p>Kate King, MA, LPC, ATR-BChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00866857857726882360noreply@blogger.com0Denver, CO, USA39.7392358 -104.99025111.429001963821158 -140.146501 68.049469636178856 -69.834001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615667211222792810.post-82719409413633356682022-09-20T07:54:00.002-07:002022-09-20T07:54:35.509-07:00How to Move Through Portals of Possibility -- Even When You're Scared.<p> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Periodically throughout my sabbatical, I kept feeling as though I was passing through portals. Each time I would have the experience of energetically moving past a threshold where I could never return to the old ways. Call this consciousness growth, manifestation, soul evolution, or imaginary progress—to me, it has felt as real as the nose on my face.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEx1MpkWLQobNArozj9pOmz3QtlIpH670jwApE3CYVg63HQVsq9Nyib83-dxjSQNLlTqHcHGmOm9OD4YfmVwzH1a3M31GuXGXuzYj3p4SEc0huGAyPUgbPFlgNyBlF7tuneY2Lp8aTsdxhgAB7Pgk6RwicGhgLWNVH9SS2r0uR6vHxUBtwDAOvPowa/s640/61C5EA96-3102-4292-9B6C-7C46098C3A6F.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEx1MpkWLQobNArozj9pOmz3QtlIpH670jwApE3CYVg63HQVsq9Nyib83-dxjSQNLlTqHcHGmOm9OD4YfmVwzH1a3M31GuXGXuzYj3p4SEc0huGAyPUgbPFlgNyBlF7tuneY2Lp8aTsdxhgAB7Pgk6RwicGhgLWNVH9SS2r0uR6vHxUBtwDAOvPowa/s320/61C5EA96-3102-4292-9B6C-7C46098C3A6F.JPG" width="256" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span></p>Today I moved through another portal. I did something that was brave, and scary, and vulnerable as hell. I submitted my book proposal and manuscript chapters for <i>The Radiant Life Project </i>to my first-choice publisher, Sounds True. The experience was visceral, and emotional, and energetically profound. I laughed and cried simultaneously in a somatic experience of joy-filled gratitude that I hardly expected. I felt surrounded by supportive frequencies I can’t even begin to describe, though I felt them rushing through and beyond me. It was a portal moment where I knew there would be no return. I stepped into a new world of possibility and potential that I had not previously had access to. I do not know what comes in kind with these seismic life-shifts. All I know for sure is that we must seize the opportunities to take them when they present.<o:p></o:p></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">We are not most limited by the lack of opportunities, or our personal flaws, or our lowly place on the food chain. No. We are most limited by our inaction. We must never cease our forward movement toward the beautiful and scary mysteries of our lives—no matter how insecure or afraid we may be. It is action itself that opens the portals of our future Selves and the potential that awaits each and every one of us. If we avoid action for fear or protection, we remain stagnant and sedentary like a body of water that has been still for too long. Our hearts, minds, bodies, and souls demand movement. There is no going back, but we do have a choice at what speed we move forward. By taking intentional aligned action, we walk through the portals of possibility that open for us, and propel ourselves into futures yet unimaginable. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">I have no idea what will happen with my book proposal to Sounds True. I diligently did my part, and then I released control like a flock of butterflies into the heavens. With my submittal, I handed the baton off to those next in line to take action. Whatever will be will be, and I’ll know that I held up my end of the deal by taking aligned action and moving through the portal.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Tell me about some of your portal moments. I would love to hear about them!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Stay in touch and check out my work <br /><a href="https://linktr.ee/theradiantlifeproject">here!</a></span></p>Kate King, MA, LPC, ATR-BChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00866857857726882360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615667211222792810.post-6143605299281209642022-09-07T12:52:00.000-07:002022-09-07T12:52:07.082-07:00The difference between being a Force, and forcing it<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvLIv_xVqMqZydqWcvKRrL9_NdrFWO7s8uevIU4FEVPIVQgy1H5sTwLAVWysq7_9ZR4YBWibKoOfioZ7LA_JfNdmP-ZlnMgOIzgPUKMWR-CPh675HhzAjMeZP1GzmI4Eoo5AUuc2uTNO8nHqo-xckOa96q-BMav2v37BKjoo6y4YnOiN78w_Nzcqrz/s5708/27.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3805" data-original-width="5708" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvLIv_xVqMqZydqWcvKRrL9_NdrFWO7s8uevIU4FEVPIVQgy1H5sTwLAVWysq7_9ZR4YBWibKoOfioZ7LA_JfNdmP-ZlnMgOIzgPUKMWR-CPh675HhzAjMeZP1GzmI4Eoo5AUuc2uTNO8nHqo-xckOa96q-BMav2v37BKjoo6y4YnOiN78w_Nzcqrz/s320/27.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">One of my dear friends often reflects to me that I am a Force—by which she means that I have an uncanny way of powerfully activating, navigating, and manifesting my daily life. I tend to do this with plentiful aligned action based on the generative ideas and plans I develop regarding both my professional and personal experiences. Over the years, I have noticed that there is a distinction between being the kind of Force that acts as a channel which funnels meaningful action and activity into the world, and effortfully forcing outcomes with layers of agenda or aggression.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Being a Force tends to include feeling aligned and in flow with creativity, integrity, and meaningful intention. I’m sure we can all recall feeling this resonance while engaging a task or activity where we felt both energized and focused on something we cared deeply about. There are three important facets of being a Force:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><b><br />1: It is important to not actually force anything. </b>Similar to grasping a small animal in the palm of your hand, if you squeeze your intention too tightly, you will crush its life force. Conversely, being a Force requires that we not only hold the gentle energy of our muse, but that we thoughtfully observe it and build upon its offerings. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><b>2: Being a Force requires action.</b> A mind full of brilliant ideas can only take you so far. You must take aligned-action to bring your goals, dreams, desires, and plans to fruition. Along with the call for action comes the necessity of courage. Moving through your life with powerful intention and action is not for the faint of heart, and it does not guarantee success. You must be willing to build, re-build, pivot, and shift if you are to become a Force. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><b>3: Do not let your Force energy consume you.</b> Always remember when you channel the generative force of creativity that it is only one aspect of your life. Too much Force can start feeling forced if it becomes imbalanced with the rest of your life. Though Force energy can feel exciting and motivating, you must thoughtfully wield it. If your Force energy becomes imbalanced in one area (your career, for example) at the detriment of all else, your relationships with others, connection to Self, and participation in leisure can suffer greatly. Remember, success only feels gratifying if it fits into the rest of your life with harmony.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Most importantly, the difference between being a Force and forcing something is a delicate balance of grit and grace. The knife-edge between these two concepts is where the ferocity and magnificence of being a Force gains its momentum and inspiration. If you tip too far into the realm of <i>grit</i>, the magic of harmony can be lost, and the task can start feeling forced. Too much grace has the opposite effect of feeling flimsy or disconnected. As with much in life, the middle path often holds the most possibility and potential. It is within the contrast of striving while also allowing oneself to be guided that we discover our infinite creative potential.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">How about an example?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">My upcoming book, <i>The Radiant Life Project, </i>has been a joy to write. It has streamed from my heart and mind through my fingers, and danced across the page in sentences and paragraphs that weave together my love-filled teachings about psycho-emotional self-healing. In the moments when I sat at my keyboard and allowed the flow of my knowledge and passion for my work to channel, I was being a Force. I was taking the necessary action to build my book—letter by letter, word by word, sentence by sentence. In moments where I felt weary, uninspired, or disconnected, I did not write because it would feel like forcing it. Like a muse that dances in and out of view, I learned to trust the bursts of inspiration I received. When such a muse would flutter through my consciousness, I would seize the opportunity and open the channel for my writing to flow. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">It hasn’t always been so easy for me to write from Force energy. In the beginning, I wrote based on the clock rather than the feeling of flow. In contrast to Force energy, the feeling of forcing felt evident when I provided myself with an arbitrary deadline by which I demanded I complete a certain section of writing. I would fuel myself with caffeine and sheer will, and grasp at fleeting thoughts and concepts while my mind began to tire. Not only did this forceful effort require massive energy and discipline, but it rarely yielded writing of much value. Most often I would sweep back over my writing once I had re-connected with the Force of my passion and re-structure the lines I had forcefully written in those pressured moments.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">It didn’t take long for me to realize the difference between forcing and accessing Force energy. Once I realized and accepted that I could be much more effective, heartfelt, and successful in my writing if I acted only when I was inspired, it became easier to give myself permission to access necessary rest and reprieve in the moments when I wasn’t. As Bethany Webster wisely wrote in her book <i>Discovering the Inner Mother</i>, “Act only when inspired. Otherwise rest.”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Imagine the works of creation we could bring into being if we all accessed and acted from Force energy instead of forceful energy. What would you create?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Questions or comments? I'm all ears. Drop me a line in the comments, or feel free to be in touch at https://linktr.ee/theradiantlifeproject</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>Kate King, MA, LPC, ATR-BChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00866857857726882360noreply@blogger.com0Denver, CO, USA39.7392358 -104.99025111.429001963821158 -140.146501 68.049469636178856 -69.834001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615667211222792810.post-21107866890553192262022-09-05T14:01:00.001-07:002022-09-05T14:01:03.038-07:00When Doors Lead to More Doors in the Self-Healing Process<p> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAzLa8LFz88j6_KcohFLPsidf4-BeGJPSh0Tq3auHbnPGkPxdqQmCfkAenk6kggXmaQME1f6ar13o9dVYSnn5B4fomgXpnscglqNFMY9ertJgMnl7bDGSvabq8OH1SNh1CtM9O_fUkWnvmBYT81wxV4vw4tZz7ijpctyliFlb-eMSTPpAXsFBPwnAE/s300/meditator.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAzLa8LFz88j6_KcohFLPsidf4-BeGJPSh0Tq3auHbnPGkPxdqQmCfkAenk6kggXmaQME1f6ar13o9dVYSnn5B4fomgXpnscglqNFMY9ertJgMnl7bDGSvabq8OH1SNh1CtM9O_fUkWnvmBYT81wxV4vw4tZz7ijpctyliFlb-eMSTPpAXsFBPwnAE/s1600/meditator.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>I once had a dream that I was standing at the threshold of a sturdy wooden door with a brass handle. Something inside me knew that if I opened the door, I would step into a space filled with more doors that each led to their own worlds. Beyond each of those doors, I could sense further worlds yet unimaginable to be. And it all was made accessible when I stepped through the first door. <p></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><o:p></o:p></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;">When I awoke from my dream, it all made perfect sense to me. The doors in my dream had been metaphors for the portals available to us all when we make life choices based on aligned action. Like individual bulbs strung together on a line, every choice we make leads to infinite possibilities and opens new perspectives, opportunities, offerings, and experiences. <o:p></o:p></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;">The inner work of self-healing can sometimes feel like a deep dive from one door toward more doors. I often hear from my clients (and I have experienced this within myself too) that the more they engage their inner work, the more they realize that there are mountains more healing, growth, and expansion ahead for them. This realization seems counter-intuitive to their belief that deep inner work leads to less and less necessary self-growth. The process never seems to get "there." You know, that illusive place where healing has been achieved and growth stops? I am speaking to the "there" I think many of us tend to set our sights on when we begin our inner journey. Instead, we discover that no boxes can be checked with deep healing work because there is no true destination; up, up, up we go with no ceiling. <o:p></o:p></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;">When you accept the truth that there is no "there" to get to in the realm of self-exploration, you can start following the breadcrumb trail that leads from one door to another. If you choose to release your attachment to the "there" you had previously hoped you could reach, you will notice that the trail of your own inner-investigation meanders through vast inner terrain that only becomes available when you consciously choose to courageously walk through the doors of you psyche in exploration. Because psychological and emotional healing are not linear or one-dimensional, people on the track to personal growth and evolution tend to grow familiar with the complex process of encountering doors that lead to more doors. <o:p></o:p></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;">Every time you move through a new door, you are crossing into a threshold that grants you new expansive awareness into your Self, your life experiences, your relationships, and your intrinsic drive toward your personal purpose. Though it can feel scary at times to cross thresholds when you are not always clear of their direction, it is essential to do so. When we remain stuck at a doorway, in resistance or refusal to walk through its portal into the unknown, we limit our ability to live in full expression. The cadence of life is centered around movement and growth, and when we cut ourselves off from this essential flow, our very souls pang with the density and weight of a life un-lived to the extent of its creative potential. You see, every time you move from one doorway into the new territory it opens, you bring with you the wisdom and gems from doorways-past. By integrating the learnings from the past with the creative potential of the present and possibility of the future, you ensure that the growth of your human experience, soul, and consciousness remain alive. <o:p></o:p></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><strong>Here is my invitation to you:</strong><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>The next time you feel like you are standing at a threshold (whether it is related to a big life decision, a choice that offers something new and different, saying YES when you may have inclined toward NO), consider that you are about to walk through a doorway. There are no wrong choices in life, only learning experiences. So if you walk through a door that leads to undesirable experiences, chalk them up for the learning the offer, and seek a further door to move through. The purpose of seeing self-growth as movement through a series of doors does not require or guarantee that all doors lead to paradise. Let's be honest, sometimes paradise isn't where we learn the most and evolve into our best selves. Sometimes the breadcrumb trail must move you through doorways of hardship, suffering, grief, and pain in order to usher you forward toward new thresholds that can integrate the meaningful learnings of those experiences for future understanding. <o:p></o:p></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><strong>The bottom line is this:</strong><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Move yourself through the magical portals of as many psychological and emotional doors as possible in this wild experience of life. Be they glimmering with hope or shrouded in sadness, I cannot understate the valuable learning that comes with experiencing the vast sampler platter of our human lives. Just remember not to get stuck in any one landing place, be it joyous or grievous, because true inner-evolution comes with moving from door to door, portal to portal, and layer to layer of your complex and magnificent human experience.<o:p></o:p></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;">Questions or comments? I'm all ears. Drop me a line in the comments, or feel free to be in touch through my website at <a href="https://theradiantlifeproject.com/contact" style="color: #954f72;">https://theradiantlifeproject.com/contact </a><o:p></o:p></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;">or on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theradiantlifeproject/" style="color: #954f72;">https://www.instagram.com/theradiantlifeproject/<br /></a><o:p></o:p></p>Kate King, MA, LPC, ATR-BChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00866857857726882360noreply@blogger.com0Denver, CO, USA39.7392358 -104.99025111.429001963821158 -140.146501 68.049469636178856 -69.834001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615667211222792810.post-81769225638002282062022-09-05T13:58:00.002-07:002022-09-05T13:58:34.791-07:00How to Maintain Healthy Boundaries with People Who Don't Respect Boundaries<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr5IrmEfi7igGskU1wD9nHKdHiRqAkhNRSexigMnfQ9vR6Fr4HCrM5Log_1VTtfWzd8gim4V6zFwqa35FSlpZ0R5dZeyI3o1NJym3yUrvLgPLt_Q1rX4OCmSUJHA_NZlrN2VQvPdyD8IuqVtpvsEIBe7Ob4jC4iwQHCVCJI1azCHqQGsMpJGx3KVuM/s5622/FS1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5622" data-original-width="4016" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr5IrmEfi7igGskU1wD9nHKdHiRqAkhNRSexigMnfQ9vR6Fr4HCrM5Log_1VTtfWzd8gim4V6zFwqa35FSlpZ0R5dZeyI3o1NJym3yUrvLgPLt_Q1rX4OCmSUJHA_NZlrN2VQvPdyD8IuqVtpvsEIBe7Ob4jC4iwQHCVCJI1azCHqQGsMpJGx3KVuM/s320/FS1.jpg" width="229" /></a></div> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">You've done the hard work of getting clear on the energetic, emotional, physical, and interpersonal boundaries that matter most to you, and you have even practiced rolling out your boundaries in your relationships. Congratulations! Everything's down hill from there, right? Well, it depends. </span><p></p><style class="WebKit-mso-list-quirks-style">
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</style><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">The frustrating truth about boundary setting is that people don't tend to like boundaries; especially if they have benefitted from your boundarylessness. Think about it: If your (mother, spouse, friend, whomever) has historically gotten what they want by snowplowing you into collapse or submission, it makes sense that they may not particularly enjoy your newfound strength and empowerment inherent in your boundary setting. This is not a valid reason for you to ditch your boundaries. It is a sign that boundaries are essential in that particular relationship, and that it may take a while for both parties to adapt to the new homeostasis of the dynamic. Some relationships may adapt and evolve in respect toward your new boundaries, and others may crumble. Either way, how a person responds to your assertion of boundaries tells you a great deal about the integrity of the relationship and the degree to which the relationship serves you (or doesn't).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">In some cases, it's easy to simply stop engaging with a person who disrespects, disregards, or even blatantly violates your boundaries. A clean relationship ending like this can feel like a lickity-split solution to a problematic relational dynamic you've been unsuccessfully navigating for potentially a long time. In other cases, however (such as toxic family relationships, long-term partnerships, or complex work relationships), the solution may not be quite so smooth and easy. Let's face it: certain relationships are complicated and nuanced, and not so simple to disengage from. In the case of a relationship of this sort that violates your boundaries, you have three options:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ol start="1" style="margin-bottom: 0in;" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Say something:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> Many among us get anxious about confrontation, but sometimes it's the best way to go when it comes to handling a person who disrespects boundaries. A direct conversation about your experience of your boundaries being crossed can go a long way, and it can clarify for the other person that you are serious about the boundary you set. Saying something directly to a person tends to eradicate their chances of claiming that they didn't know about your boundary. Direct discussion about a boundary can be had with kindness, respect, and honesty, which provides you the peace of mind to know that you delivered and reinforced your boundary with the highest integrity possible. There's no need to be mean about it, just kindly and respectfully let the other person know that they crossed your line by telling them so.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Do something</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">: If direct confrontation isn't your style (or maybe you tried it and it didn't work), you can respond to a boundary violater with action (or inaction, in some cases). This may look like removing yourself from a situation where your boundaries are being disregarded, not putting yourself in a situation where you commonly feel snowplowed or sidelined, or including preparations to support you in the event of a boundary-crossing. Using your actions and behaviors to align with your boundary serves to protect, reinforce, and demonstrate your energetic/psychological/emotional/physical edges. Sometimes we don't need to SAY anything if we can DO something that demonstrates our boundaries nonverbally. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Ask for something</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">: In a relationship that has room for collaboration, connection, and attunement, it may be effective to simply ask for the other person to respect your boundary, increase their sensitivity to your needs, or heighten their awareness of your experience. If you ask for something from a meaningful relationship with kindness, respect, and honesty, the other person may be willing to understand that you have a need they can meet by shifting their behaviors/words/actions. Collaborating in this way prioritizes the relationship itself, and can reinforce the importance of a reciprocal dynamic where everyone gets their needs met.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">If none of these options feel attainable or successful in a relationship, it may be time to ask yourself these following questions:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ol start="1" style="margin-bottom: 0in;" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Why do I remain in this relationship, and how does it serve me?<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Do I have unrealistic expectations or hopes for the quality and purpose of this relationship? Consider if it is filling a void, an obligation, or a perceived need.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">If this person never changes, how can I make changes within the relationship so that I can feel safer and more aligned with my own needs. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Boundary setting can bring up a lot of emotional charge, so be gentle with yourself during this work. I encourage you to include some form of processing while you work with boundary setting. Some people use art, writing, external processing with a loved one, therapy, or meditation/contemplation. Clarifying and strengthening your boundaries with others helps you build a trusting relationship with yourself because it allows you to honor your inner needs. it's ok to continually adjust and redefine your boundaries as you move through time and different relationships, so try not to be too rigid. Just like a muscle, the more you work on your boundaries, the stronger and more effective they will become. <br /><o:p></o:p></span></p>Kate King, MA, LPC, ATR-BChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00866857857726882360noreply@blogger.com0Denver, CO, USA39.7392358 -104.990251-13.238383027779008 -175.302751 90 -34.677751tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615667211222792810.post-8496740464193691562021-06-16T09:26:00.000-07:002021-06-16T09:26:11.435-07:00Something Exciting is Brewing...<div><div style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hello to my Community! I've been up to something pretty exciting that I am thrilled to share with you:</div></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgezcSIiM226wUe_5qX_EipocmfZA3AYWcWKQDRUxL5VSQOBeAk5_t99II_graGj2ih68-TQ3gEeVi0GGV5ZZS5K31zXXUR867dQVEhhYzvGd-74RTN-CgJlCl_LQXmkp2lA9RHbrKaNVI/s1280/Get+Excited+for+a+powerful+Interview+Series.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgezcSIiM226wUe_5qX_EipocmfZA3AYWcWKQDRUxL5VSQOBeAk5_t99II_graGj2ih68-TQ3gEeVi0GGV5ZZS5K31zXXUR867dQVEhhYzvGd-74RTN-CgJlCl_LQXmkp2lA9RHbrKaNVI/w500-h282/Get+Excited+for+a+powerful+Interview+Series.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFP2u9YDzbCadQ6VDtD753nTfsujMuw7ZjN6-p-ar6udJcXasrtv0QIBrnupH4-IxrAEn16vxL2RixqLDpN3MLhsryLRDg3dYT2eBbY5kq51zdgCNW9TJfKHNsU-qJ9BfFT4Wg4UnpFDU/s1280/Powerful+Healer%2527s+Interview+Series.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFP2u9YDzbCadQ6VDtD753nTfsujMuw7ZjN6-p-ar6udJcXasrtv0QIBrnupH4-IxrAEn16vxL2RixqLDpN3MLhsryLRDg3dYT2eBbY5kq51zdgCNW9TJfKHNsU-qJ9BfFT4Wg4UnpFDU/w498-h280/Powerful+Healer%2527s+Interview+Series.jpg" width="498" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Starting this Sunday, June 20th, I've got a really special weekly interview series beginning on my YouTube channel:</span><p></p><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/c/KateKingTherapy&source=gmail&ust=1623871809224000&usg=AFQjCNHDdukm0syCpfrX7vhavOM3nR3sFA" href="https://www.youtube.com/c/KateKingTherapy" style="color: #954f72;" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/c/<wbr></wbr>KateKingTherapy</a> </span><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This exciting series is filled with inspiring conversations with professional healers from various traditions. I hope you will take a moment to listen to these brilliant, soulful, gifted people. </div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you haven't already, please subscribe to my channel, and like/comment/share the videos you enjoy. This channel and interview series is my effort to bring mental health and personal development support to the masses of cyberspace during the interesting and challenging times we are all living through. You can help me get these healing resources out to those who need it, so please check it out and let others know who might benefit.</div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I deeply appreciate each and every one of you for your support, and for sharing in my excitement of this meaningful project. </div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With love and gratitude,</div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kate</div>Kate King, MA, LPC, ATR-BChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00866857857726882360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615667211222792810.post-68396056256617624002021-05-31T09:38:00.000-07:002021-05-31T09:38:01.654-07:00Have you Checked out Kate's YouTube Channel Yet?<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="365" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VApoIyrM2MY" width="487" youtube-src-id="VApoIyrM2MY"></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA_DB2wsSi5aWWU7RuVdfSenuYPPRA2MPsQgmp8M15YRt6HZ-S2C9hN5fVHE9-qidIn6IWyQ96fB74-BQJs_AD2hfLOYJ_h1HLBMXBrnDLfMzl-zTo431gquSSp4OyNEmldmVII-EVY2k/s640/2021+Head+Shot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="479" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA_DB2wsSi5aWWU7RuVdfSenuYPPRA2MPsQgmp8M15YRt6HZ-S2C9hN5fVHE9-qidIn6IWyQ96fB74-BQJs_AD2hfLOYJ_h1HLBMXBrnDLfMzl-zTo431gquSSp4OyNEmldmVII-EVY2k/s320/2021+Head+Shot.jpg" /></a></div>Hey everyone! I have been having SO much fun with my new YouTube channel. It's basically the same as this blog, but better...so check it out, and don't forget to subscribe and share it!<p></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/KateKingTherapy/featured" target="_blank">Click here to go to Kate's Channel</a><br /></p><p>Some of the topics you'll find are about</p><p>*Inner Child work and Reparenting</p><p>*Setting Boundaries</p><p>*Apologies and Forgiveness (The comprehensive how-to)</p><p>*Anxiety, Stress & Fear (and how to cope)</p><p>*I also have a brand new interview series coming out with powerful interviews with healers from various traditions that you won't want to miss.</p><p>And oh-so-much MORE!</p><p>I hope you'll check it out and enjoy :)</p>Kate King, MA, LPC, ATR-BChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00866857857726882360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615667211222792810.post-38345224926227554002020-12-09T18:48:00.002-08:002020-12-09T18:48:47.245-08:00Some YouTube Videos From This Week: Short Anxiety Meditation, Vision Board Project, Epigenetics Crash Course<p>Figuring out this YouTube thing, you guys. Slowly but surely. Check out a couple of my latest videos and please like, subscribe, and share them!</p><p>Thanks for your support. xo, Kate </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqGlnKKL-dg9wtm0msi6dQ04finGgdrOt-fGDRPwqiznauXeTslA4yzZuXYioSBg3_iwUCFirLCRsGo141Djfk5SDonlTsKVWZciQF6bPs7yqHdJ4jdpas1Pcdu9028ue55SNWz9-eE64/s885/IMG_3043.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="549" data-original-width="885" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqGlnKKL-dg9wtm0msi6dQ04finGgdrOt-fGDRPwqiznauXeTslA4yzZuXYioSBg3_iwUCFirLCRsGo141Djfk5SDonlTsKVWZciQF6bPs7yqHdJ4jdpas1Pcdu9028ue55SNWz9-eE64/s320/IMG_3043.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KySjRDsumAE" target="_blank">Check out a short 5min anxiety reduction meditation</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgigls9kUN20eJZ_jZQitWUfty7IWYWU3i_zk9GZctaylYSSEDqzRI6U6Cqe9j0s0acrv2PZYmgUT56AGisrplAPeVltiXKC1xKbUEH4ygUIEODdeOlRju6bN0FOfjAPtPK3HiIj-M8mq8/s640/IMG_3046.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="408" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgigls9kUN20eJZ_jZQitWUfty7IWYWU3i_zk9GZctaylYSSEDqzRI6U6Cqe9j0s0acrv2PZYmgUT56AGisrplAPeVltiXKC1xKbUEH4ygUIEODdeOlRju6bN0FOfjAPtPK3HiIj-M8mq8/s320/IMG_3046.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xq8v24By850" target="_blank">Crate the Life you Want by Making a Vision Board</a><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivwPLwk6oP9te8z8AGB3o6qHyMorKm2E0zcQzeakfSMQSSucyTiv6oxsN5hzDR1qjUEEjlzY7CX5Ne-C2zLWHu7j3PdBWtaypVt-SHFUPTKywn8XP3u2NA9OsX6HF9fEQ9B4D9D9qfhkM/s999/IMG_3047.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="612" data-original-width="999" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivwPLwk6oP9te8z8AGB3o6qHyMorKm2E0zcQzeakfSMQSSucyTiv6oxsN5hzDR1qjUEEjlzY7CX5Ne-C2zLWHu7j3PdBWtaypVt-SHFUPTKywn8XP3u2NA9OsX6HF9fEQ9B4D9D9qfhkM/s320/IMG_3047.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oY_ZTkzuBw">Epigenetics, Whaaa?</a><br /></p><p><br /></p>Kate King, MA, LPC, ATR-BChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00866857857726882360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615667211222792810.post-67724594015705838392020-12-08T08:39:00.004-08:002020-12-08T08:39:52.880-08:00Check out Kate's Interview with Shoutout Colorado!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3sjaTlEy6N_NJtfvBNhWsvAY4ZVU-Rm7drw9MLhWmAyl6gnfa76QE4AKsJPIJ6QwEA9SeaJzYmBFNy3Ev8S-0-rCZNVzGCq168hMY98B0XEE7-r_DS0hQApZKl9z1nal9o9nCC9MRcXw/s1876/Screenshot+2020-12-08+at+9.37.57+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1876" data-original-width="1242" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3sjaTlEy6N_NJtfvBNhWsvAY4ZVU-Rm7drw9MLhWmAyl6gnfa76QE4AKsJPIJ6QwEA9SeaJzYmBFNy3Ev8S-0-rCZNVzGCq168hMY98B0XEE7-r_DS0hQApZKl9z1nal9o9nCC9MRcXw/s320/Screenshot+2020-12-08+at+9.37.57+AM.png" /></a></div><br />I was honored and excited to be interviewed by Shoutout Colorado. Please check it out! <p></p><p><a href="https://shoutoutcolorado.com/meet-kate-king-licensed-professional-counselor-board-certified-art-therapist/" target="_blank">Click here to read the interview</a></p>Kate King, MA, LPC, ATR-BChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00866857857726882360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615667211222792810.post-73615281014074191792020-12-02T15:26:00.002-08:002020-12-02T15:26:20.439-08:00Check Out My New YouTube Channel!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl2aK9Ws9TMU6n-nmoWX9Q-Lr6Y3aEkL4vh35doyEavjFpomtgmaiY_VCUBP5PgOJtS6z1StBH7Xg_iPCNN3qlfV0HkGVzDvmnR_B-3Mg9wqRdsAHMacgDbDjWxij4gbdBdguTZ2H8Ul0/s640/head+shot.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="428" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl2aK9Ws9TMU6n-nmoWX9Q-Lr6Y3aEkL4vh35doyEavjFpomtgmaiY_VCUBP5PgOJtS6z1StBH7Xg_iPCNN3qlfV0HkGVzDvmnR_B-3Mg9wqRdsAHMacgDbDjWxij4gbdBdguTZ2H8Ul0/s320/head+shot.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /> Hi Everyone! Welcome to my next layer of practicing vulnerability in life. I have started a new YouTube channel where you will be able to find content like:<p></p><p>*Guided meditations</p><p>*Art directives designed to help you explore your inner world</p><p>*Book and podcast reviews and recommendations</p><p>*Inspiring and insight-oriented tidbits </p><p>*Bits and pieces of therapeutic practice from my work to help you in your personal growth process.</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChxGCo2H8iWIReg8X6ADubg/featured?app=desktop" target="_blank">Click here to see my YouTube Channel</a><br /></p><p>I hope you will subscribe to my channel and share it with anyone who you think might benefit from these resources. As always, I appreciate your support of me. </p><p>With love,</p><p>Kate</p>Kate King, MA, LPC, ATR-BChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00866857857726882360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615667211222792810.post-25642851192777558812020-11-23T11:31:00.008-08:002020-11-23T12:00:57.030-08:00From Bud to Bloom: A Metaphor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDMn6QzuDNxaqZryAdAN30V5oYbiya0Trow9C2XWof1H4wZGl3CgBKdzxfDZv3u17HHJVVEFTtPkzdhxaz1qthq5Z9Rmq_-Ja-1D3OAlh4d-8DeXYBwNoBrfEGiPM6Vn2qdIlMR972dEM/s640/unnamed.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="578" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDMn6QzuDNxaqZryAdAN30V5oYbiya0Trow9C2XWof1H4wZGl3CgBKdzxfDZv3u17HHJVVEFTtPkzdhxaz1qthq5Z9Rmq_-Ja-1D3OAlh4d-8DeXYBwNoBrfEGiPM6Vn2qdIlMR972dEM/s320/unnamed.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;">This is my Amaryllis flower. I have been studying her for weeks now, watching her move both gracefully and awkwardly through her growth cycle. I have seen myself in her in many ways.</p><p style="text-align: left;"> My Dad, an avid gardener and soft-hearted teddy bear of a man, sent me this bulb several weeks ago. He and my Mom often send packages to my house with goodies for my kids, and sometimes there's a special something for me as well. This time I was excited to see the bulb that was included for me, and I immediately started thinking about all that was potentially slumbering inside, waiting to be born. </p><p style="text-align: left;">Hang with me as I walk you through the stages of growth and transformation of my bulb, and notice whether you recognize these stages and their application in your own life. For me, each step in the growth process of this Amaryllis reflected stages of development and transformation I have known intimately throughout my own life, and had the honor of witnessing in my clients and loved ones as well. See if you can stay with the metaphor as you read through the progression that follows. </p><p style="text-align: left;">First, I planted my bulb in rich soil, carefully reading the instructions, trying to be a good plant mama. (Admittedly, I am not a great gardener. Though I do try.) It surprised me how quickly I started to see the sprouts of leaves and a stem. Growth was right there beneath the surface, eager and ready to get started! The green shoots I quickly noticed were at first indecipherable, as much is in the early stages of creation, but the stem quickly became distinguished from the leaves as it reached upward. Every day it seemed an inch or more would grow. This was fast, meaningful, and important ground work the bulb initiated. Similarly to us humans, some of the most crucial growth is that which lifts us from our dark cocoon of slumber into an awakening that the time has come for work to be done. </p><p style="text-align: left;">One day the stem stopped its skyward growth and the beginnings of a tight bud started to form. I thought frequently of the magic that must have been happening inside as chemistries unseen brewed within the closed walls of the new bud, brewing future petals. I believe I know how this feels: cocooning inward, quietly integrating and nurturing plans for my future Self. It is indeed work that must be done in the quiet and solace of a safe, private space within. </p><p style="text-align: left;">After observing the bud I noticed that a slight cracking-open had happened. She started to part her walls like this, slowly and intentionally, getting ready to show her very early willingness to bring the inward out. It's takes immense courage to start to open; to release the tension of imagination and creation, and to bring the fruits of hard work toward expression. In the beginning it looked like this:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibTI8SJ94DbdAJiuAeGxfs4htYmSIcVPVxEiH3kGLaQpO7MbMhb4izCqNBUKM1RXBIaIu0yTzXFMe2hOEZIMuXLnbVKn6oAZEPCE7JXiKPBEawo-x0UtPgSCoBqVzMjum7of0fxlBl1hg/s640/Bud+1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibTI8SJ94DbdAJiuAeGxfs4htYmSIcVPVxEiH3kGLaQpO7MbMhb4izCqNBUKM1RXBIaIu0yTzXFMe2hOEZIMuXLnbVKn6oAZEPCE7JXiKPBEawo-x0UtPgSCoBqVzMjum7of0fxlBl1hg/s320/Bud+1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I observed further as she forged courageously forward in her expression of Self. The tightness unfurled to reveal many inner layers, each with their own secrets to share. I had a sense of the colors and forms that were yet to come, but did not yet understand how they would fully come alive. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">She looked like this as she opened further:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0muCsVfa-L-osbT7l7p3sKMCsgmkulIYpuMJjFpTIP8NATe28JJePMcACEnfpyluo4UpIx8PkMnDwfAOU0bBIjnktZs7o6qj4_af1qR7xH2W35GId0BFdwa1TLUr1cQbjeJzHa4MeflA/s640/Bud+2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0muCsVfa-L-osbT7l7p3sKMCsgmkulIYpuMJjFpTIP8NATe28JJePMcACEnfpyluo4UpIx8PkMnDwfAOU0bBIjnktZs7o6qj4_af1qR7xH2W35GId0BFdwa1TLUr1cQbjeJzHa4MeflA/s320/Bud+2.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVfYCR2T9Moh_NvTBePCCeg8C4jOVZaodagBTI8EhlgmeEERxl9Dg5lNcipM-5zlgBWMTh9_snU0AYYFjfEoM14M7J88d1yGZsZeay_E2975VCVqV83avlo6M9gHx2HCBqHlwk1yw6k4M/s640/Bud+3.jpg" style="clear: right; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVfYCR2T9Moh_NvTBePCCeg8C4jOVZaodagBTI8EhlgmeEERxl9Dg5lNcipM-5zlgBWMTh9_snU0AYYFjfEoM14M7J88d1yGZsZeay_E2975VCVqV83avlo6M9gHx2HCBqHlwk1yw6k4M/s320/Bud+3.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Days later this happened: A furthering of movement toward expression, slowly and with deliberate care. She seemed to became more comfortable, more trusting in her process, and the layers within were allowed more space for the expansion ahead. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxEeUi3CxZbe-QHefnniU7M5byuw4ewuuLqccXwRX2ITr4ZIUo8BXWfxTXb61nOavB9K9_L6QIj_U_-dzGzhDOUJcOugPXTv8h5LECteJe2Pvv0d_lgY6_GIB1-xIdo8AoltsJfDI-ZuA/s640/Bud+4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxEeUi3CxZbe-QHefnniU7M5byuw4ewuuLqccXwRX2ITr4ZIUo8BXWfxTXb61nOavB9K9_L6QIj_U_-dzGzhDOUJcOugPXTv8h5LECteJe2Pvv0d_lgY6_GIB1-xIdo8AoltsJfDI-ZuA/s320/Bud+4.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In the days to follow, the beginnings of softness started to show. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Amaryllis began to reveal her more tender, vulnerable aspects of Self. Her guards and walls, so necessary for earlier protection, lowered to allow expansion. Her colors started to reveal themselves, and the layers released their tight grip to create space for breath and flow. She started transitioning from what she once was to what she would soon become.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG7V9Lc8b9m4wjSxBKBTOdAAJBPjMng_F9LygYFqAeM3Redc0HQfAM_etvTS2MzA9ZHGppe6HFW7SSEWdctmG9q_1aPvWsnVB1EdSPVFKAPPg_-ojn9f7VIjVjwp7yb8vlHpx5Xl3jUiU/s640/Bud+5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG7V9Lc8b9m4wjSxBKBTOdAAJBPjMng_F9LygYFqAeM3Redc0HQfAM_etvTS2MzA9ZHGppe6HFW7SSEWdctmG9q_1aPvWsnVB1EdSPVFKAPPg_-ojn9f7VIjVjwp7yb8vlHpx5Xl3jUiU/s320/Bud+5.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The work seemed less arduous now; more a process of allowing, stretching, and becoming than chemistry or creation. She became a living manifestation. Layers found their rightful place in the system, individuating from one another while also remaining part of the unified whole. She came into her full expression of color, shape, and form, revealing the work she had so diligently nurtured and cultivated in prior stages. She was soft and open, strong and stable. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Finally, she bloomed:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJraUUIBdB2fxYs6IBV90rDZgJHY7aE8uFmIz0lMSCXG8vMWatFut-XD3iYudAagVYRZ7SW9eAYuMF4Vq_hJXKbNBaQQgvBJJvi0OOqD4QaLJYIl1BD9G1HKwKi2G0DWa4ZKzvQ_XnFhU/s640/Bud+6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJraUUIBdB2fxYs6IBV90rDZgJHY7aE8uFmIz0lMSCXG8vMWatFut-XD3iYudAagVYRZ7SW9eAYuMF4Vq_hJXKbNBaQQgvBJJvi0OOqD4QaLJYIl1BD9G1HKwKi2G0DWa4ZKzvQ_XnFhU/s320/Bud+6.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">She is now vulnerable, exposed, and open. She shows the world her beauty; letting herself be seen, opening toward the light, and inviting pollinators to include her in their process of creating new life. Will she bloom forever? Surely not; that was never the point. She knows now that even with this fruition of blooming, there are still many stages ahead. If she listens to the stirrings inside, the natural encoding within her passed down from generations before, she will continue to navigate the stages ahead the same way she followed the path behind: with trust and intention. She knows it's not about anything lasting forever, but being fully present throughout her process of life. She now knows how it feels to sprout and bud and bloom. She will bask in the sun, receive nourishment from her water and soil, and live in a bloomed state until it is time to cross over into the next stage. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We are alive. We are constantly breathing, moving, learning, and transitioning from one stage of life toward the next. Being alive is a process. It is a continually unfolding journey of experience and discovery. There is no "there" to get to. Everything along the way is important and meaningful.</div>From where I sit today, it seems that the grand package of life can be exhibited in the quiet study of a Amaryllis. <br /><p><br /></p>Kate King, MA, LPC, ATR-BChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00866857857726882360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615667211222792810.post-48403403085997595392020-10-23T10:08:00.002-07:002020-10-23T18:07:17.469-07:00The Freeze and the Thaw<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFlqXhpCvAYMifceIYYXjLpEmpcUyn0AuTwTTfq9RJgb1x_q2M6a4SpI1Y9ht2Qceg6Ouy7z5vuqK5z0A-kzEmqQW0u3R1kh9K4cbuqzNYn_1EKz7x-oW-PctYs3AUr6xYymQzmLRbefY/s2048/IMG_2737.HEIC" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFlqXhpCvAYMifceIYYXjLpEmpcUyn0AuTwTTfq9RJgb1x_q2M6a4SpI1Y9ht2Qceg6Ouy7z5vuqK5z0A-kzEmqQW0u3R1kh9K4cbuqzNYn_1EKz7x-oW-PctYs3AUr6xYymQzmLRbefY/w239-h319/IMG_2737.HEIC" width="239" /></a></div></div>It was a chilly one, this October morning. Cold and cozy days are my most favorite kind, and I loved walking amidst the still-frozen beauties of Nature, noticing the grace and poise with which they crystallized themselves in the morning frost. As I walked and snapped photos with my phone I was listening to a podcast called "Unlocking Us" by Brene Brown. In this particular episode Brene interviewed twins, Emily and Amelia Nagoski, about their important psychological studies of emotions and burnout. (Their book, Burnout, is amazing by the way, and I highly recommend it). <div><br /></div><div>So I was walking and listening, observing and considering their words, and I was just so struck by the frozen natural world around me. I noticed the most delicate branches, stems, leaves, and flowers glistening in their frozen coverings of ice. They were quiet, seemingly peaceful in their frozen forms, and yet I realized that this patience I was witnessing in nature arose from a sense of non-attachment to this particular state of being. </div><div><br /></div><div>Underneath the hard glittering shell of ice these plants were still very much alive. They were pliable and soft; even warm beneath the freezing ice blanket. They just allowed the ice to be there on top of them, weighing them down in some cases, holding them rigid in others. They just allowed. They seemed to realize that there was nothing to be done here but to simply be in this experience. This too, like all else, is transient. Freezes freeze; that's what they are supposed to do. The attachment to whether the freeze is good or bad, seasonal or untimely...this is what causes suffering. All things hold the inevitability of change. Our human bodies, our cities, the Earth--change is happening, and it is supposed to happen. <div><br /></div><div>I felt comforted and awed by these delicate forms of nature today, for they reflected such an important truth to me. We are all, of course, made of the same magical goodies--just represented in different forms.</div><div><br /></div><div>May you freeze and thaw, bend and break, be challenged and supported, and remember the nature that you are.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTOlSBqVdzUuOyHL3sGb-T7QsQMtKyVMSfkzUeumhWzzMsOgSHas6R28fZ47RLC3zxzVrC3ca37kNfJjYICVwFbZmc9UvsHkTjBRiHXekQJAgA0TydPtlF8R_eIFGY_BcgzrRRJWYY7R4/s2048/IMG_2725.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTOlSBqVdzUuOyHL3sGb-T7QsQMtKyVMSfkzUeumhWzzMsOgSHas6R28fZ47RLC3zxzVrC3ca37kNfJjYICVwFbZmc9UvsHkTjBRiHXekQJAgA0TydPtlF8R_eIFGY_BcgzrRRJWYY7R4/s320/IMG_2725.jpg" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsl0Z3Vvq8e7ehVqhakjvwiEGDi0_R3URIGTNjEmsjGES40xdo9638ZGrqF6pywwebZ2IJV6r5Vis66mUYk34sLGyEi6V4R2MTpSQZfwzPbXdqYUNfZ99uNoOOruLpnb9KIMp_eR8OyzE/s2048/IMG_2732.HEIC" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="311" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsl0Z3Vvq8e7ehVqhakjvwiEGDi0_R3URIGTNjEmsjGES40xdo9638ZGrqF6pywwebZ2IJV6r5Vis66mUYk34sLGyEi6V4R2MTpSQZfwzPbXdqYUNfZ99uNoOOruLpnb9KIMp_eR8OyzE/w233-h311/IMG_2732.HEIC" width="233" /></a></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh9u6qZqqArVuquhDzgsbTGcVw3L80zfMScvOrDl5Anq2FEm4z4JbmFfKdHhn9FHPDAsVrr7ysOY6bfgfPdoYtsksMhpTIXfC7fYR7lursMsJ2C_9i3bq1L6_qY_7pPJ2GXSsgGp3ZApM/s2048/IMG_2727.HEIC" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh9u6qZqqArVuquhDzgsbTGcVw3L80zfMScvOrDl5Anq2FEm4z4JbmFfKdHhn9FHPDAsVrr7ysOY6bfgfPdoYtsksMhpTIXfC7fYR7lursMsJ2C_9i3bq1L6_qY_7pPJ2GXSsgGp3ZApM/s320/IMG_2727.HEIC" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRlnXakzNaRtiQLAmm8-pHRBt7KW9pu95nFPkaCJ3-Rs-1UE2w1UA-8hq_f9T9fTtY25Zc2OkzqOKhXTqroejLJ2GsiFBf6NixNXfvfhR1vA3YYH40Ehf7lQaSX6m4TgvLPl6gxj3ojms/s2048/IMG_2734.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRlnXakzNaRtiQLAmm8-pHRBt7KW9pu95nFPkaCJ3-Rs-1UE2w1UA-8hq_f9T9fTtY25Zc2OkzqOKhXTqroejLJ2GsiFBf6NixNXfvfhR1vA3YYH40Ehf7lQaSX6m4TgvLPl6gxj3ojms/s320/IMG_2734.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc4disrS0t8IKpeC0lc2OBxeuidMiGpz3mjEbT2bMRtkFpyFW7Kt5JUTU79dbCoABP38qnpA9nqlcesIuikLLJYWmvQzXmNIZbi6sdwjychxqeBF-YAmNRlHsO-nq7xLcurT_WCSatyrs/s2048/IMG_8323.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc4disrS0t8IKpeC0lc2OBxeuidMiGpz3mjEbT2bMRtkFpyFW7Kt5JUTU79dbCoABP38qnpA9nqlcesIuikLLJYWmvQzXmNIZbi6sdwjychxqeBF-YAmNRlHsO-nq7xLcurT_WCSatyrs/s320/IMG_8323.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p></p></div></div>Kate King, MA, LPC, ATR-BChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00866857857726882360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615667211222792810.post-4305892416526110362020-08-24T10:22:00.003-07:002020-08-24T10:22:31.282-07:00The Magic of Imperfection, A Poem<p> We are imperfect.</p><p>That is the magic of us. </p><p>We line our cracks</p><p>with soot and stardust. Ink. </p><p>We plug our holes</p><p>with dreams and sweat. Cumulus. </p><p>Drown the sound of breaking</p><p>with laughter and loud talk. Moans. </p><p>There are wands in our tongues. </p><p>We speak cha cha from chaos</p><p>and two step to the crescendo </p><p>of our own alchemy. </p><p>We are imperfect. </p><p>That is the magic of us. </p><p>--Journey Johnson</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVuoA-8NuYQlV0g6mBbZ4dRpXQMcM1jCkk4xT-AA0e-zCI1f6r69u6bdMXqFCoqR0vZCfYz9KUJbMuoZ8E616liyFQO1v68ZLWGuZw_moIVUd8p3MrwlFHZ0UWHSbuHLZe9DGd_X7YVKE/s2048/IMG_3596.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVuoA-8NuYQlV0g6mBbZ4dRpXQMcM1jCkk4xT-AA0e-zCI1f6r69u6bdMXqFCoqR0vZCfYz9KUJbMuoZ8E616liyFQO1v68ZLWGuZw_moIVUd8p3MrwlFHZ0UWHSbuHLZe9DGd_X7YVKE/s640/IMG_3596.JPG" /></a></div><p>(Image by Kate King)</p>Kate King, MA, LPC, ATR-BChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00866857857726882360noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615667211222792810.post-3139640574687676062020-06-30T13:32:00.000-07:002020-06-30T13:32:28.087-07:00Kate's Interview with the Art Therapy Association of Colorado<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj11lJJhygqTDPh7WrSGih2Jz-YWk_3SB4rUMy0IPCMLzYO-AbB8xRYQTUKB-i7sKv6bTJOLzTgYcG6zGPdIr_ZNf9f2UBpsHJJMK4AZOoGnuQmp7o3px14geYyY4n4b8dSoCL43HJhDnM/s1600/IMG_1946.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1370" data-original-width="1210" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj11lJJhygqTDPh7WrSGih2Jz-YWk_3SB4rUMy0IPCMLzYO-AbB8xRYQTUKB-i7sKv6bTJOLzTgYcG6zGPdIr_ZNf9f2UBpsHJJMK4AZOoGnuQmp7o3px14geYyY4n4b8dSoCL43HJhDnM/s320/IMG_1946.jpg" width="282" /></a>I was honored to be featured with the Colorado Art Therapy Association as their art therapist spotlight for the Summer 2020.<br />
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Please <a href="https://www.arttherapycolorado.org/uploads/6/1/4/5/61451315/katekinginterview2020.pdf" target="_blank">click here</a> to read the interview.Kate King, MA, LPC, ATR-BChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00866857857726882360noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615667211222792810.post-36283196974725869112020-06-29T11:43:00.001-07:002020-06-29T11:43:10.390-07:00I Will Come the Rest of the Way <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg21WpPaimY_U6ziYocWGDNBbnomBdVOrNwF01JThVjinJvWzSauBp7oYhk4IC-GJHfADcsAb8otKwr6mNB0EzRR3_GQWcx9tGqMOHFY-96QdShhyUq-mGtQwu1rrmm4OykTUUIbiPzVwY/s1600/bb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="1400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg21WpPaimY_U6ziYocWGDNBbnomBdVOrNwF01JThVjinJvWzSauBp7oYhk4IC-GJHfADcsAb8otKwr6mNB0EzRR3_GQWcx9tGqMOHFY-96QdShhyUq-mGtQwu1rrmm4OykTUUIbiPzVwY/s320/bb.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was listening to one of my favorite podcasts, Brene Brown's "Unlocking Us" today. The episode was the second in a two-part interview with Dr Harriet Learner, a well-known psychologist who studies relationships. These two episodes are focused on the topic of apologizing, and it was a profound and insightful listening experience for me. At the end of the second episode Dr Learner and Brene Brown share a Hebrew parable that brought shivers down my spine. I wanted to share my paraphrasing of this parable with you as an example of an authentic, heartfelt, and deeply meaningful apology between a father and his son:</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A King became angry with his son and banished him from the kingdom. After years of estrangement the King’s heart softened and he sent his soldiers to find his son and ask him to return home. After their journey the soldiers returned to the king and said the son refused to return, as he was still so hurt and bitter about what happened. The King sent his soldiers back to his son with a new message: “Return as far as you can, and I will come the rest of the way to meet you."</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now that, folks, is the way repair happens. </span></span><br />
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<br />Kate King, MA, LPC, ATR-BChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00866857857726882360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615667211222792810.post-89021888642574152972020-04-03T12:03:00.000-07:002020-04-03T12:03:38.715-07:00Resources from blogger Mark Manson to cope with pain<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioWR9f_mbdon5aQoF8ZpLXYFMv6rOuCyXJiMT5P6Xq0l2M7xobjSQXu8QL5wXsgo8tFjToOfpie7tdpTfKeHKsn98KFk524pzAZDzzSD_EPHO3CjbzWRmsE-zByqqzvBscJtDQgq1YDTM/s1600/m+manson.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="159" data-original-width="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioWR9f_mbdon5aQoF8ZpLXYFMv6rOuCyXJiMT5P6Xq0l2M7xobjSQXu8QL5wXsgo8tFjToOfpie7tdpTfKeHKsn98KFk524pzAZDzzSD_EPHO3CjbzWRmsE-zByqqzvBscJtDQgq1YDTM/s1600/m+manson.jpg" /></a>I love Mark Manson's perspective on the world. A client of mine once described him as "dark zen" which was such a great description of him. During this insane Covid Crisis our world is immersed in right now this particular article written by Mr. Manson seemed like it might be helpful. It shares six books that Mark thinks will help you grow from your pain. Enjoy! <a href="https://markmanson.net/6-books-to-grow-from-your-pain" target="_blank">Click here to read Mark Manson's article</a>Kate King, MA, LPC, ATR-BChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00866857857726882360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615667211222792810.post-13544407098795687522020-03-20T08:49:00.000-07:002020-03-20T08:49:12.818-07:00Kate's Playlists!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik2dYXVAjpW1ede5OrE99jfgX8c_RbTRQDs7I4ODO1C1WsjsdhyphenhyphenWO2OXITtfJusjnsbjePGSEkJFqLkIh3107PNVIkhN17fs2bkff5pN-HwAxYQx3lfcUdeKvZ6WHUhBvuKj8HX6K4-gs/s1600/mick-jagger-9351966-4-raw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="464" data-original-width="620" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik2dYXVAjpW1ede5OrE99jfgX8c_RbTRQDs7I4ODO1C1WsjsdhyphenhyphenWO2OXITtfJusjnsbjePGSEkJFqLkIh3107PNVIkhN17fs2bkff5pN-HwAxYQx3lfcUdeKvZ6WHUhBvuKj8HX6K4-gs/s320/mick-jagger-9351966-4-raw.jpg" width="320" /></a>These are strange, scary, uncertain times, my friends. The world is spinning and whirling in a collective panic, and it takes great intention to not get pulled into the collective anxiety right now.<br />
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One way I am keeping myself in my own body, in my own experience is music. I am aware that I expose some vulnerability by sharing my playlist with you, but at the risk of your judging my taste in music here it is:<br />
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Well wishes to each and every one of you. We will get through this difficult time. We are all in this together. With love from Kate<br />
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This is the play list I ski to, dance to, cook to...whenever I need some energy I listen to this:<br />
-The Best - Tina Turner<br />
-Come Together - The Beatles<br />
-Sweet Emotion - Aerosmith<br />
-Higher Ground - Stevie Wonder<br />
-American Woman - The Guess Who<br />
-Brave- Sara Bareilles<br />
-Get Lucky - Daft Punk<br />
-Wish I Knew You - The Revivalists<br />
-Dreamgirl - Dave Matthews<br />
-Feel it Still - Portugal the Man<br />
-Beast of Burden - Rolling Stones<br />
-Free Fallin' - Tom Petty<br />
-My House - Flo Rida<br />
-Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars<br />
-Walk this Way - Aerosmith<br />
-Life is a Highway - Rascal Flats<br />
-You Get What You Give - New Radicals<br />
-Pumped up Kicks - Foster the People<br />
-Dancing in the Dark - Bruce Springsteen<br />
-Old Time Rock & Roll - Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band<br />
-Dancing with Myself - Billy Idol<br />
-Good as Hell - Lizzo<br />
-Pompeii - Bastille<br />
-Rebel Rebel - David Bowie<br />
-Kiss - Prince<br />
-No Diggity - Blackstreet<br />
-Ain't no Mountain High Enough - Luke Wade & Mia Z<br />
-Dreams - Fleetwood Mac<br />
-New Light - John Mayer<br />
-Broken - Lovely the Band<br />
-Titanium - David Guetta<br />
-Uptown Girl - Billy Joel<br />
-Night Moves - Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band<br />
-I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For - U2<br />
-Tidal Wave - Portugal. The Man<br />
-You Can't Always Get What You Want - Rolling Stones<br />
-Whatever it Takes - Imagine Dragons<br />
-Footloose - Kenny Loggins<br />
-You Still Touch Me - Sting<br />
-Jessie's Girl - Rick Springfield<br />
-Empire State of Mind - Jay Z & Alicia Keys<br />
-Gold on the Ceiling- The Black Keys<br />
-Burn the House Down - AJR<br />
-We Didn't Start the Fire - Billy Joel<br />
-Complainer - Cold War Kids<br />
-BOOM - X Ambassadors<br />
-Brick House - Commodores<br />
-Go Easy - Matt Maeson<br />
-Love Shack - The B-52's<br />
-Gangnam Style - Psy<br />
-Stay Human - Michael Franti<br />
-The Joker - Steve Miller Band<br />
-Highway to Hell - AC/DC<br />
-Gimme All Your Lovin' - ZZ Top<br />
-Lo/Hi - The Black Keys<br />
-100 Bad Days - AJR<br />
-Girl on Fire - Alicia Keys<br />
-Wild Night - Van Morrison<br />
-Walking on Sunshine - Katrina & The Waves<br />
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This is a softer playlist that I like to relax to, wind down to...when I need solace or peace:<br />
-Sittin' On the Dock of the Bay - Sara Bareilles<br />
-Days Like This - Van Morrison<br />
-Harvest Moon - Neil Young<br />
-Titanium - Jasmine Thompson<br />
-Willow - Helen Jane Long<br />
-Beast of Burden - Rolling Stones<br />
-Dear Winter - AJR<br />
-Honeybee - The Head and the Heart<br />
-Keep Breathing - Ingrid Michaelson<br />
-Forever Young - Rod Stewart<br />
-Setting Sail - Gary Clark<br />
-Gravity - John Mayer<br />
-Free - Donnavon Frankenreiter<br />
-Hey There Delilah - Plain White T's<br />
-She Used to be Mine - Sara Bareilles<br />
-Here Comes the Sun - The Beatles<br />
-Love Letters - Aaron Zigman<br />
-A Thousand Years - Christina Perri<br />
-It Will Rain - Bruno Mars<br />
-Like I'm Gonna Lose You - Jasmine Thompson<br />
-River of Tears - Alessia Cara<br />
-Lost Stars - Keira Knightely<br />
-All of Me - Jasmine Thompson<br />
-Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton<br />
-Stand By Me - Ben E. King<br />
-Many the Miles - Sara Bareilles<br />
-You Still Touch Me - Sting<br />
-3x5 - John Mayer<br />
-Passes - Helen Jane Long<br />
-Better Together - Jack Johnson<br />
-Have I told you Lately - Van Morrison<br />
-Half of my Heart - John Mayer<br />
-Let's Stay Together - Al Green<br />
-Have I Told you Lately - Rod StewartKate King, MA, LPC, ATR-BChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00866857857726882360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615667211222792810.post-26553270359723722802019-08-12T07:41:00.001-07:002019-08-12T07:41:27.525-07:00VoyageDenver article about Kate<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUXgYKIRSvEFlhWO61yy9zxXDESvhbEWRWqgGfqY4rFhdu9VpGc_2PZ9rFjy1tXyq6q_ERf2lqkXGcz0mUXE1CR-Cz7HJVsHxYQO2gxR4znDORigC-A9MhlsGQRFocR2iReUTv_gbsr2g/s1600/head+shot.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="428" data-original-width="640" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUXgYKIRSvEFlhWO61yy9zxXDESvhbEWRWqgGfqY4rFhdu9VpGc_2PZ9rFjy1tXyq6q_ERf2lqkXGcz0mUXE1CR-Cz7HJVsHxYQO2gxR4znDORigC-A9MhlsGQRFocR2iReUTv_gbsr2g/s320/head+shot.JPG" width="320" /></a>Please check out this article written about my practice by VoyageDenver!<br />
<a href="http://voyagedenver.com/interview/meet-kate-king-kate-king-art-therapy-psychotherapy-littleton/" target="_blank">VoyageDenver Article about Kate King</a>Kate King, MA, LPC, ATR-BChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00866857857726882360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615667211222792810.post-41474858926628547582019-07-16T10:49:00.001-07:002019-07-16T10:49:11.857-07:00Educated (Book and Podcast)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Recommended by a very dear and wise family member, I recently read this book "Educated." I deeply appreciated the insightful and authentic perspective described by Tara Westover on how healing can look for individuals who had a difficult childhood. Though Ms Westover's particular story might feel unique to her own life, I believe the emotional undertones reflected throughout the book are widely experienced among many. I highly recommend this book as an eye-opener, compassion-cultivator, and learning experience in resiliency. </div>
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<br /><br />Kate King, MA, LPC, ATR-BChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00866857857726882360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615667211222792810.post-472133557546295302019-01-08T09:31:00.000-08:002019-01-08T09:31:18.643-08:00"How Many Years Of Beauty Do I Have Left"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here is 34. Here is 50.</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" /><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" /><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">When you are 80 years old</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" /><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">and your beauty rises in ways</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" /><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">your cells cannot even imagine now</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" /><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">and your wild bones grow luminous and</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" /><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">ripe, having carried the weight</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" /><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">of a passionate life.</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" /><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" /><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">When your hair is aflame</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" /><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">with winter</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" /><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">and you have decades of</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" /><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">learning and leaving and loving</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" /><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">sewn into </span><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" /><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">the corners of your eyes</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" /><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">and your children come home</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" /><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">to find their own history</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" /><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">in your face.</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" /><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" /><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">When you know what it feels like to fail</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" /><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">ferociously</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" /><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">and have gained the </span><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" /><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">capacity</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" /><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">to rise and rise and rise again.</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" /><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" /><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">When you can make your tea</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" /><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">on a quiet and ridiculously lonely afternoon</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" /><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">and still have a song in your heart</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" /><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Queen owl wings beating</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" /><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">beneath the cotton of your sweater.</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" /><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" /><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Because your beauty began there</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" /><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">beneath the sweater and the skin,</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" /><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">remember?</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" /><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" /><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">This is when I will take you </span><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" /><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">into my arms and coo</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" /><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">YOU BRAVE AND GLORIOUS THING</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" /><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">you've come so far.</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" /><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" /><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I see you.</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" /><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Your beauty is breathtaking.</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" /><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" /><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">~ Jeannette Encinias</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" /><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" /><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">[Image by Tony Cunha of Beatrice Wood. Found on The Cosmic Dancer]</span></span>Kate King, MA, LPC, ATR-BChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00866857857726882360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615667211222792810.post-56545292889336234942018-10-22T13:19:00.001-07:002018-10-22T13:19:10.362-07:00Kate's Interview with Big Review TV<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Kate has opened a new Etsy store where you can purchase her newly created Oracle Cards which are sourced from Kate's art portfolio (below). Select one of a kind pieces of Kate's artwork are also for sale. </div>
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