I finally took the plunge into the blogosphere. I intend to use this forum to talk about new and relevent topics regarding my Holistic Health Counseling Practice and my journey through life. Those journeys could be my travels to different parts of the world or the travels we make in our ever evolving daily world. I hope this is a dynamic site that encourages comments and feedback.
To introduce myself, I am a Holistic Health Counselor in Central New York. I studied at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) in 2003. It was a truly life changing year for me in many ways. I found a true calling in my efforts to work in a field I am passionate about. After I received my Masters degree in Nutrition in 1998 I wanted more understanding about the mind-body connection and how food interacts in that dynamic. IIN expanded that awareness and has been a part of my life both actively and passively ever since. I am now practicing my trade full time and for the first time in my life, I am passionate to get out of bed and play each day.
2003 was also the year that I had my beautiful daughter, Morgan. For two months she was truly my life and my love. I lost her on October 26, 2003 when she became an angel. The realization that she was on this earth to teach me rather than my expectation of teaching her was an amazing moment for me. I don't know if all parents have this revelation but I see it in the eyes of my nephews as well. I learn something new about myself every moment I spend with them, which is not often enough because they live 125 miles away from me. They remind me how important family and love are. I am grateful everyday for all the people who care for me and make living this life so incredible.
The experience I had with losing Morgan was supported through my practice of Rinzai Zen Buddhism and the sangha (community) at the Zen Center of Syracuse. Community is such a wonderful aspect of life and I truly don't know how I would have survived the ensuing years without such amazing souls. I am sure my practice will inform and educate this blog from time to time.
Another wonderful aspect of my life that Morgan created was the relationship with my wonderful spouse who makes me so incredibly happy and supports me through life's trials and triumphs. The best news is we are planning to have another child. Be on the look out for that announcement.
I think that covers my life and why I am on this journey. I look forward to many conversations and revelations in the coming days, weeks, months and years. Have an amazing day!
Peace,
Theresa
