Posts in CREATIVE LIFE

Triumph Over Misery: The Beautiful Story of Ruthie Lindsey

Author Jamais Cascio once said, “Resilience is all about being able to overcome the unexpected. Sustainability is about survival. The goal of resilience is to thrive. I never thought I would need to know this lesson until my life was turned upside down.

-Ruthie Lindsey

Meet Ruthie Lindsey

Today’s post is very near and dear to my heart for several reasons. Our guest blogger is Ruthie Lindsey (visit her website), a designer, speaker, stylist, and overall inspirer. She travels all over sharing her incredible story that invites us to a high and spacious place of living beautifully in the midst of painful realities.

CREATIVE LIFE, HOLISTIC HEALTH, DESIRE. CONNECT. THRIVE., NARRATIVE THERAPY, SPIRITUALITYKatie GustafsonSeptember 9, 2016chronic pain, depression, grief, pain management, ruthie lindsey, vulnerabilityComment

Strong Series Part I: Victim Pie

I am not what has happened to me. I am what I choose to become.

-Carl Jung

I am excited to introduce a three-part series this week called the Strong Series. I snaked the title from my web designer, developer, and good friend Josh Rogers, I wish I had thought of it but I didn’t. Last week before launching my post Thursday, we were texting and he asked if the Strong Series was going to kick off that week? Hmmm…I hesitantly answered no, fearing I had forgotten about a brilliant blog series I couldn’t recall. Well, no was right because I didn’t have a brilliant series, however, the name was just too good so I thought I’d go with it and give Josh credit on the back end. Josh, this one’s for you.

CREATIVE LIFE, DESIRE. CONNECT. THRIVE., LIFE PATTERNS, RESOURCES, RELATIONSHIP INSPIRATION, STRONG STORIESKatie GustafsonSeptember 8, 2016Carl Jung, Patty Griffin, Pie, Strong Series, thanksgiving, victim triangleComment

The Stories We Tell

When we deny our stories, they define us. When we own our stories, we get to write the ending.

-Brené Brown, Rising Strong

I’m about to tell you something you may not have considered about yourself; perhaps something you are completely unaware of. Despite being introverted, extroverted, highly entertaining, or completely terrified of public speaking, this truth remains. You ready for this?

CREATIVE LIFE, NARRATIVE THERAPY, RELATIONSHIP INSPIRATIONKatie GustafsonAugust 18, 2016Brene Brown, Garrison Keillor, Star wars, Storytelling, writingComment

Brainspotting 101

Where we look affects how we feel

What is Brainspotting?

The world of psychology is quickly progressing in the direction of brain based science these days, which is beyond cool to me. Brainspotting (BSP) is a “brain-body based” relational therapy developed by Dr. David Grand used to heal emotional pain and blocks, and is especially effective when treating trauma. Here’s how it works:

LIFE PATTERNS, BRAINSPOTTING, CREATIVE LIFE, HOLISTIC HEALTHKatie GustafsonJuly 28, 2016biolateral, brainspotting, daniel amen, david grand, performance enhancement, trauma Comment

Celebrating Summer: Rest & Ritual

Summer is officially here. I know…crazy. I remember as a little kid and hearing “old people” talk back and forth about how time flies and they can hardly believe it’s already July or December or what have you. Well, here I am now, talking that same kind of talk (with a gentler perception of “old.” ).

ACHIEVING SUCCESS, CREATIVE LIFE, SELF-CAREKatie GustafsonJune 30, 20164th of july, creativity, freedom, rest, ritual, summer, the dailies, todd henryComment