Guided Meditation
with Marsha D. Stonehill
WELCOME AND ENJOY
These guided meditations are an additional tool to further your sense of clarity, confidence, and grounding as you navigate life challenges.
Meditation may not produce immediate results, but the benefits over time may surprise you.
Please view the introduction and more on meditation to learn what to expect.
Relax and may you gain a sense of refreshment.
What is being said about Meditation and Complementary Medicine
https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/meditation/about/pac-20385120
https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/meditation/in-depth/meditation/art-20045858
https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/tips/things-to-know-about-meditation-for-health
ABOUT COMMUNICATION
Have you noticed that communication is a LOT of work? There is a constant ebb and flow in life. We need safe platforms to vocalize our thoughts and our perceptions. We are creating new ideas and new ways of thinking as we learn to communicate with clarity. During and after an interaction there is a lot to take into consideration. Because emotions, because of past experiences, because of assumptions, confusion rather than clarity can arise unless we remain intentional to gain clarity. This is an opportunity to gain insights toward more satisfying communication inside your own life and relationships.
General Considerations
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/mental-illness/symptoms-causes/syc-20374968
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/stress/index.shtml
Identifying Patterns
https://psychcentral.com/lib/15-common-cognitive-distortions/
https://psychcentral.com/lib/15-common-defense-mechanisms/
https://www.ibelieve.com/slideshows/8-reasons-why-sarcasm-is-so-damaging-to-relationships.html
Sensitivity
https://exemplore.com/paranormal/What-is-an-Empath-Traits-signs-solutions
In Fredericksburg
http://www.centralvajusticeinitiative.com/
Trauma and Abuse
https://blogs.psychcentral.com/liberation/2018/02/the-spirituality-of-narcissistic-abuse/
https://1in6.org/get-information/male-survivor-stories/#2
https://www.integration.samhsa.gov/clinical-practice/trauma-informed
Presentations by Marsha Stonehill
Presentations by Marsha Stonehill
Always Be Your Amazing Self
Initially created as a tool for age 12+ this is a reminder for all ages of how to not lose sight of yourself and your strengths as you face life challenges that can feel overwhelming, endless, and consuming. It takes time to develop the necessary skills but with persistence and practice you can do it!
Global Impact Investment Summit 2022
Marsha reflects on challenges observed and experienced in a rural setting in Virginia. She proposes that we “melt the ice” as individuals, families, and communities to foster necessary progress in consideration of diversity, equity, and inclusivity.
(Begin viewing at the 2hr 28min mark)
*Where you hear “marginalized” replace with “historically marginalized”