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Reflections on Grief

by Sonya Bibilos | Mar 12, 2026 | Embodiment, Relationships

Grief is not one-size-fits-all. Don’t believe anyone who tells you otherwise. A client once reported that his spiritual teacher admonished him for grieving, saying, “With enlightenment there’s nothing to grieve for. Grief is not necessary as we are all One.” I...

Why Heal?

by Sonya Bibilos | Apr 4, 2019 | Embodiment, Emotional Healing, Relationships

My father-in-law, Carl, is an interesting oppositional teacher. As you read in my last email about his passing, he could be abusive and challenging. In fact, as my husband met with the funeral home director, attorney, financial advisor, other family members, etc., he...

Light in the Dark – My Father’s Passing

by Sonya Bibilos | Jul 16, 2018 | Embodiment, Emotional Healing, Relationships

From December 10, 2015 My husband and I had been looking for a house for some time, and when we finally found the right one, the process of buying it and moving in was a rather magical process for us. There were other significant life events mingled in with the house...

Embracing Diversity, Differences, and Uniqueness

by Sonya Bibilos | May 15, 2018 | Relationships

Every week, inevitably some of my clients ask for help with relationship conflicts. The reasons for the conflicts are diverse and numerous, but most of the time it boils down to one salient truth: two people are very different and have not done enough to embrace and...

The Gifts and Challenges of Oppositional Teachers

by Sonya Bibilos | Mar 16, 2017 | Awakening, Embodiment, Relationships

Oppositional Teachers teach you by negative example. They challenge you by doing or saying the opposite of what you need and want to hear. It may be hard to identify these people as “teachers” – most of the time they just seem like pains in the ass. I often...

The Tricky Mystery of Divine Love

by Sonya Bibilos | Jan 23, 2017 | Awakening, Embodiment, Relationships

I feel passionate about sharing the Truth of Love because I see over and over again how holding back love limits my clients and students. It’s a strange experience to watch them hurt when a key part of their solution is literally at their fingertips, immediately...