Stories from The River Runs Through
Coffee. Creativity. Ceremony. The land. Becoming.
And the occasional story about something I probably should have known better than to attempt.
There are stories about the things we make, the things we inherit, the things that surprise us, and the things that change us.
Come wander awhile.
Why the Threshold Process Is Both Similar To — and Different From — Traditional Talk Therapy
There comes a moment in many healing journeys when insight is no longer enough.
You understand why you feel anxious, disconnected, exhausted, reactive, numb, or stuck — and yet your body still carries the weight of it.
This is often where traditional talk therapy reaches its edge, and where deeper embodied work begins.
The Threshold Process was created for that threshold: the space between understanding your wounds and truly transforming them.
Getting Reacquainted with Mother Earth
There are times when we realize—quietly, or all at once—
that we have drifted.
From the body.
From the seasons.
From the steady, patient presence of the earth beneath us.
Nothing dramatic had to happen.
Life simply moved quickly.
Attention moved outward.
And somewhere along the way, the relationship softened.
Getting reacquainted with Mother Earth is not about doing it right.
It is about remembering how to be in relationship again.
The Power of Gratitude, Especially When Life Feels Hard
Gratitude can sound like a luxury when you are overwhelmed, grieving, exhausted, or simply doing your best to get through the day. In difficult seasons, it may even feel dismissive, like you are being asked to “look on the bright side” when what you really need is to be seen in the truth of what is happening.
But real gratitude is not pretending everything is fine. It is not bypassing pain. It is a steady, practical way to stay connected to what is still true, still supportive, and still alive inside you, even when life is heavy.
Gratitude does not erase hardship. It helps you meet it with more steadiness.
The Trap of Believing You Need to Be Perfect
Perfectionism often looks like high standards, strong work ethic, and being “on top of things.” But underneath, it is usually driven by fear. Fear of being judged. Fear of making a mistake. Fear that if you are not exceptional, you will not be accepted, chosen, or safe.
That is the trap: perfectionism promises peace, but it delivers pressure.
Why “no” is a complete sentence
Boundaries
Boundaries are not walls. They are clarity. They are how you protect your time, energy, and wellbeing so you can show up to your life with more steadiness, honesty, and care.
Many people struggle with boundaries because they confuse them with being harsh or selfish. In reality, a boundary is often an act of respect. It tells the truth about what you can and cannot do, and it prevents resentment from building in silence.
Wasting Energy on Worry: Anxiety in a Cuter Outfit
Worry often pretends to be helpful. It sounds like preparation, responsibility, and “staying on top of things.” But most of the time, worry is just anxiety dressed up to look productive.
It keeps your mind busy, but it rarely moves your life forward.
How Shamanic Practices Can Help You See Beyond the Ego
The ego is not “bad.” It is a protective identity structure built from experiences, roles, and survival strategies. The problem is that it can become the loudest voice in the room, convincing you that your thoughts, defenses, and stories are the full truth of who you are…