Wendy E. Crane, LMFT
Follow Your Inner kNOwing Very early on in my hypnotherapy training with the Wellness Institute, I (who at the time was not very well versed in the art of refusal) was given a homework assignment to practice for a short period of time: I was asked to respond to everything that was requested of me … Read more
The Gifts of Forgiveness: As most of us do, I am sure that you have someone or something in your life that needs forgiveness. We all have hurts, resentments, regrets, traumas and experiences that we wish turned out differently. This backwards focus on the past keeps you from moving forward. To stay stuck in the … Read more
An Invitation for Abundance and Prosperity: Do you live in fear that you don’t or won’t have enough, or do you trust that all is well, there is more than enough, and all your needs are met? When the bank account is running low, or a large credit card bill comes in, it’s easy to … Read more
As I have spoken about in a previous blog on teaching what we most need to learn, this week I want to talk a bit about motivation. I have been struggling with a “re-start” after the exhilaration of the Savage Race. It took so much preparation and had me so focused, I feel a bit … Read more
We did it! My brother and I and the rest of our team completed the Savage Race! What an amazing experience on so many levels! I was forced to face my fears, challenge my body, and work through limitations. I bonded with my brother, made new friends, and witnessed teamwork at its best. I received … Read more
Click to Watch the Official Savage Race Spring 2015 Video A Courage Challenge: This weekend is the moment of truth as I embark on my Savage Race adventure. I am once again revisiting the concept of courage that I shared a few weeks ago. (click to read “Face Your Fears”). I can write and speak and … Read more
Kelly Clarkson’s new song, “Invincible,” has me hooked. It has become my new theme song. Do you have one of those? First of all, what an awesome word: invincible. It evokes power, courage, truth, endurance, resilience, strength, and that knowing that comes with trusting yourself. The first time I heard it sneak through the radio … Read more
The word “integrity” comes up in my office all the time. It is the word that comes up when your life from the outside does not match up with what you are thinking, feeling, believing and knowing on the inside. Sometimes it looks so different that trying to manage this dissonance becomes increasingly unmanageable. So … Read more
Take a look at the little girl in this picture. I’m sure its hard to resist smiling. Don’t you just automatically love her? Its so easy to see her as a precious, innocent, earnest and pure being. Now, for a moment, I would like for you to close your eyes and imagine that a child … Read more
Recently, my younger brother who turns 40 this year, asked me to run a mud obstacle race with him. Many of you may have heard of the “Savage Race” among other ridiculously dirty and challenging obstacle courses where thousands of adults test their abilities, return to their youth for a brief moment, and push themselves … Read more