IndigoBlue Magazine March 2022

March represents a time of transition—the days are getting longer and the temperature is rising but we don’t change over to spring until later in the month. In many ways, winter still holds us it its grip. We can also feel this way when we are contemplating changes in our life. We can see the freshness of a new mindset, but we are still held in the grip of our old way of thinking. In this issue, we offer tips for hitting pause, self-reflecting, and making space for forgiveness as way to clear old patterns and make way for the new. And we spotlight practitioners who can help us create a roadmap for moving forward. We hope you find the information inspiring and motivating. We remain committed to helping our…

I’M SORRY PLEASE FORGIVE ME THANK YOU I LOVE YOU “To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you,” said author Lewis Smedes. Most of us have experienced the feeling of ‘being wronged’ by somebody. We may have felt unable to forgive others for what they did to us. We may continue to harbor the weight of resentment in our hearts. Worse, we are sometimes unable to forgive ourselves and continue to live with a perpetual sense of self-loathing. We are, after all, human. Maybe, it is time to delve into how and why forgiveness helps the forgiver. Let’s explore how forgiveness can set us free. A good technique to consider is the ancient Hawaiian spiritual practice of ‘Ho’oponopono.’ The word Ho’oponopono means ‘to make things…

“When the student is ready, the teacher will appear,” a quote attributed to Buddha and the tradition of Tibetan Buddhism along with Tao Te Ching and a Zen proverb. When we are ready for change, when we can no longer tolerate our current situation, and when we need to break free from what is holding us back, we are ready to step into a new life. But how do we get there? What are the steps we need to take to get our plans into action? We may be ready to take that leap, but if we are not sure where we want to land? We may want to enlist the help of a life coach, someone to help us navigate our growth, brainstorm our ideas and vision, and establish milestones for…

Societal norms for responding to correspondence have changed a lot. In the past it might be normal to take a few days or even a week to respond to a letter. Now we have shifted to even faster forms of communication, and with them, increasing pressure to respond quickly. Have you ever sent out a query and received a text response from someone a few hours later that started with an apology? I’ve noticed that these conciliatory responses leave me feeling anxious, thinking there is now a societal requirement to always be available, to always answer quickly. What if we take our time? What if we don’t apologize? What if we write thoughtful messages when we have the time and space, rather than rushing to respond? As technology continuously advances, there are ever…

There are many words to describe women but perhaps my favorite one is ‘badass.’ We hold the capability to bring life into this world—literally. Women are diverse, unique, creative, determined, and powerful. And while our contributions to this nation are among the most important in history, it’s no secret that women are also a minority group that face discrimi-nation like other marginalized groups in this nation. The 1900s seemed to present a turning point of change for women. It was through those years that women were granted the ability to file a lawsuit, vote, and even open a bank account. And despite numerous obstacles, women have always been trailblazers in any field, especially mental health. For Women’s History Month, we are highlighting some women pioneers in psychology and mental health. If you’ve…

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