Defeated and Grateful: Holding Duality and Living Wholly

Denise ElysaAbout Denise Elysa, Chronic Illness & Healing, Creative Writing, ME/CFS Leave a Comment

A natural result of committing to this inner work is it tends to expand one’s capacity for duality. To hold multiple things at once. To allow two seemingly opposing things to be true, simultaneously. I am sitting here this evening both devastatingly defeated and overwhelmingly grateful. I am watching as my partner modifies our home yet again to meet our …

Community Support Request 🤍

Denise ElysaAbout Denise Elysa, Autumn Equinox, Seasonal & Energetic Updates Leave a Comment

I have a humble (and vulnerable!) community support request. Most of my live events, with the exception of my groups for the patients living with complex chronic diseases out of the internal medicine clinic (BC-CLMF), have been more elaborate in person events. The time has come for me to shift and simplify my offerings, bringing them to you in the comfort of your own home …

You’re Invited: Autumn Equinox

Denise ElysaAutumn Equinox, EmbodiedSoul Community & Events, Seasonal & Energetic Updates, The Seasonal Pause Ceremonies Leave a Comment

Our previous in-person gatherings were such a hit and when the time came to shift direction, it did feel like a loss. We had a goal of building community and a sense of togetherness, and we loved seeing everyone connect with one another and with us.  As I shift into hosting these fully virtual, I am holding space for what …