ABOUT YOU
GEEKS & GAMERS
Feeling Capable, Connected, and Motivated as a Geek or Gamer allows you to navigate life's inner and outer world with a sense of adventure. It allows you to feel confident, supported, and determined on your journey of change and transformation. At the end of any good story, the main character is never the same person as when it began. By reading comics and books, watching movies, or playing video games, you know that failure leads to growth when you can learn from your mistakes. For many, especially children, this may feel like the safest place to learn, connect with others, and explore who they wish to be in the world.
If you think that you would like to translate your strengths of imagination, problem solving, collaboration, playfulness, and learning to other areas of your life, let's Geek out!
You want to feel Capable as a Geek or Gamer "in real life," but you:
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find it difficult to manage emotions, thoughts, and actions in "real" life situations
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get easily frustrated by or have difficulty focusing on subjects outside of your interests
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have negative thoughts about your intelligence, skills, and abilities, perhaps even wishing to change who you are
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feel stuck and hopeless about how to improve your situation
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are preoccupied with your interests and ignore other important aspects of your life
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feel like this the only thing you're good and don't know how or where to apply your strengths in real life
You want to feel Connected as a Geek or Gamer "in real life," but you:
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are seen as immature, lazy, or as misfit for your interests
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are told by members of your community that certain topics or activities are not for your people
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are not able to share what you love with others due to their lack of interest
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are not able to use your collaborative strengths in "real" world situations
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are around others who do not understand, accept, or support your interests
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are overly competitive with others
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you are excluded or marginalized by those with power and privilege
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you don't see positive representations of yourself in the media you enjoy
You want to feel Motivated as a Geek or Gamer "in real life," but you:
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rather escape to other worlds
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find more inspiration from your interests than what's expected of you by society
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have difficulty defining what you want
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life is too unpredictable
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don't have a sense of larger purpose
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don't have the energy, time, or determination
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don't have a dream
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you don't trust that it is possible to reach your dreams
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don't have a way of understanding why we are here or why things happen as they do
CREATIVES & ARTISTS
Feeling Capable, Connected, and Motivated as a Creative or Artist allows you to navigate life with a sense of authenticity and an honest expression of who you are. You have a deep connection to your emotional experiences and the experiences others. Through the stories you create with words, sounds, movements, colors, and shapes, you know the power of transforming one thing into another... ideas into characters, thoughts into landscapes, emotions into anthems. For children, this is how they make sense of their world, learn to regulate their emotions, and connect with others. You have an eye for talent, and know how to look to inspiration from others, feel your shared stories, and weave it into your own creations. You feel most alive when you are in the flow of creation, sharing your craft with trusted individuals, and seeing your work reflected in the change it brings to yourself and others.
If you think that you would like to translate your strengths of imagination, creation, collaboration, experimentation, and learning to other areas of your life... to becoming the teller of untold stories, let's Speak out!
You want to feel Capable as a Creative or Artist "in real life," but you:
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are overwhelmed by life events and challenges
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don't have significant opportunities to apply your craft in the "real" world
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don't have enough time, energy, support, or resources to devote to your passion
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compare yourself to others and give up before you begin
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have difficulty maintaining focus, finishing ideas, or making decisions
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harbor negative beliefs about yourself and your craft which hold you back
You want to feel Connected as a Creative or Artist "in real life," but you:
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are seen by others as a hobbyist, amateur, or non-professional
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are told that success in your craft is highly unlikely
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keep your craft to yourself to avoid judgment from others
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are around others who do not understand, accept, or support your interests
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overly compete with others
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don't see positive representations of yourself in the media you enjoy
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face stereotypes that shape others' expectations of you and your craft
You want to feel Motivated as a Creative or Artist "in real life," but you:
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hold yourself back from giving voice to a greater cause
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would rather escape to other worlds
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are held back by negative emotions
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feel you haven't created work with meaning
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wait to feel inspired instead of cultivating discipline
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are forced to stay inside the box
"You're here for a reason. You're a well, healthy, powerful being who has chosen to bring something unique into this world."
~ Sobonfu Somé
SPIRITUAL SEEKERS
Feeling Capable, Connected, and Motivated as a Spiritual Seeker allows you to navigate life with a sense of meaning, purpose, and connection to that which is greater than us all... be it spirit, Goddesses, nature, humanity, source, or your ancestors. You have a sense that the world exists beyond what we can readily perceive, and that with knowledge, guidance, and practice, we can cultivate the ability to expand perception, connection, intuition, and compassion for all things. You begin to understand that you are never truly alone. You begin to see previously unseen connections. You understand that imagination, curiosity, and an open mind are at the heart of your beliefs. Tarot readings, energy work, crystals, mindfulness, astrology and other practices are at the very least new perspectives from which to experience life with with more richness and possibility.
If you wish to translate your strengths of meaning making, perception, intuition, curiosity, and learning to other areas of your life, allow me to be your guide in Seeking Out your truth.
You want to feel Capable as a Spiritual Seeker "in real life," but you:
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are overwhelmed by life events and challenges
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don't have enough time, energy, support, or resources to devote to your passion
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have difficulty maintaining routines and practices
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have difficulty maintaining focus
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have difficulty facing your "shadow" and the unknown
You want to feel Connected as a Spiritual Seeker "in real life," but you:
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are seen as superstitious, a wishful thinker, or woo woo
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are told that success in your craft is highly unlikely
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keep your craft to yourself to avoid judgment from others
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are around others who do not understand, accept, or support your interests
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are struggling against cultural appropriation
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feel that others are more experienced than you
You want to feel Motivated as a Spiritual Seeker "in real life," but you:
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would rather escape to other worlds
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are held back by negative thoughts and emotions
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nothing seems to come to you
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can't stay connected during life's challenges
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have difficulty forming routine practices
Challenges
If you are a Geek & Gamer, Creative or Artist, and or Spiritual Seeker who is also seeking support with:
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Anxiety
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Racial & Cultural Identity
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ACEs/Trauma
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Anger control
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Unhealthy gaming and technology use
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Grief and Loss
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Depression
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ADHD
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Discrimination/Oppression
and you believe that healthy engagement with your passions, in connection to yourself, others and purpose can be a path to healing wounds, let's see if we are a good fit to walk it togeher.
