Presence Matters

Select Monthly Newsletter Articles by Suzanne Scurlock

Spring, Resilience, and the Power of Ground & Fill

It is full on spring here in my part of the world – the green in the trees and the blossoms on the plants are emerging everywhere. The birds are busily building nests and laying eggs. We have a pair of Carolina wrens who have decided to build...

Renewing Community in Times of Uncertainty

The world right now is in flames, literally. Uncertainty is the overwhelming feeling around the globe. And when things feel uncertain to this extent, it pushes us into survival mode, where we often isolate and shut down.

Now, More Than Ever

As our world darkens with political corruption and physical trauma to so many people in our midst and across the planet, the immediate response can be denial (it won’t happen in my world), to freeze and shrink (it is happening in my world and I am helpless to do anything about it), or to run away (into addictions, distractions, or physically to leave.)

Your Bones Know What Winter Is For

There is a quiet intelligence in this time of year. As we move through the days surrounding the solstice — when darkness reaches its fullest and the light begins its slow return — the body naturally turns inward.

About the Author

Suzanne Scurlock, author of books Reclaiming Your Body and Full Body Presence and creator of the Healing From the Core® curriculum, specializes in conscious awareness and its relationship to the healing process. She’s written hundreds of articles, including numerous columns and features for Massage Magazine and Massage Today.