The Soulful Self Show with April Kirkwood, LPC April Kirkwood, M.Ed., LPC

We are like zombies living off things outside of ourselves to fulfill us. We have become lost in a world of lies. But you are more then the five senses, the stories and beliefs we've boughten into. You feel it don't you? There is more to you. You are a being of fast potential, dreams, and love.

Share weekly insights to living soulfully. This week...how to begin to tap in to the realm of your best self.Support the show

As children we have have been taught to use the five senses and our cognitive intellect to navigate through life.  Skills very necessary for survival.   Before we knew it, we become so entwined with this method of thinking we didn't even notice that we had become slaves to events and actions of others.  In the process, we lost our true selves. We begin to look forward to special events, vacations, praise from others, as well as the rush of attraction from others until it became our mode of functioning and getting through each day.But we began to rely on these events to determine our happiness.  So many elements began to toy with our lives.....our emotions were like yo-yos.Today we live monitoring all of our ability to be happy on  a crazy pendulum of daily ups and downs. Get a compliment - feel wonderful.  New shoes - so excited.  Get demoted at work - feel awful.  Have a great meal - feel content.  Your mate is cranky - feel anxious.  On and on it goes.Go to Aprilkirkwood.com for more hints on being the best YOU can be!Support the show

As we travel this life we begin to see that there is more to both ourselves and our existence.  As a life learner we often hear that spirituality begins with being aware.  But what does that mean?  What does it look like and how can you find it?  Here are some thoughts so you can walk in light, consciousness, and awareness.

With much love,

April Kirkwood, LPC
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Kate Spade’s suicide gave women every where a momentous message. The things our culture admires does not fix problems, keep us happy, and fulfill our inner longings.This video shares my thoughts about the underlying reasons many women all over the globe are wondering, "what happened to Kate's life urging them to ask themselves, "What does this have to do with my values, goals, and aspirations?  Am I on the right track?"Hope you enjoy.Support the show

After Detox, Now What? is a series to inform, educate, and provide support for addicts and those who care for them.Drugs and alcohol affect your judgment, thoughts, feelings, and more.  All of this clouds your ability to make sound decisions; even about getting clean.  Going to detox is an important step and one that  needs to be made utilizing facts.  Here is a summary to help you in your recovery.Today's show covers the three real reasons people go to detox, what is detox, what is rehab, three factors that affect choice of detox centers, and the success of detox.Support the show

So he did you wrong!  The scoundral lied, cheated, and corrupted the core of everything you thought you ever believed about love, commitment, and all that you had together.  Ok, I get it.When my husband married my first cousin almost immediately after the ink on our divorce papers were dry.  I was devastated and embarrassed and bewildered about everything I thought I knew about him and marriage.And, I admit, I felt uncontrollable rage running through every part of my being. This was way beyond mad.  I had one goal; make him hurt bad. I ruthlessly tried everything to do just that.Now that my emotions are more collected, I realize I hurt myself more then I could have ever hurt him or my cousin.  And what's work, You know what, it didn't work.  I was humiliated and ashamed.  And let's not even mention  the agony I caused my entire family and most importantly the damage especially involving  my children's ability to move on in a healthy way.But guess what, now after all of these years, the love I had for my husband has returned with a deeper understanding of who he is and who I am.  The thought of him still warms my soul with a sincere peace and I see clearly that I consider what we had to be one of the best experiences of my life.How did I forgive, move on, and return to thoughts of him with genuine kindness and insight.?There were many steps, one of which I'm going to share with you right now.  You can get over a broken heart and become even better, wiser, and more enchanted with the thought of future relationships then you ever thought.Letting Him Go!Need more tips: aprilkirkwood.comComplimentary session when you sign up for newsletterSupport the show