Day 5: Sessions with Misha - Authentic

There are many messages, both overt and covert, which imply we are not good enough. Messages pushing products to make us more or less of something. “When, Then” messages…”When you achieve X, then you will be Y.”

• Where are the spaces celebrating the present version of us?
• Where are the spaces recognizing that life is on the job training, not a simulation, where we have the luxury of ‘practice runs?’
• Where are the spaces filled with grace, patience, encouragement, celebration, high fives, support and to serve as a witness to the various spaces where we have grown and where we are growing.

Love Grows Sessions with Misha serves as one of these sacred places where your authentic self is welcomed

and expected because I know this ‘present’ version of you is the ONLY one who has ALL of the power to make changes, heal, plan, celebrate, honor, rest, renew, nurture and love ALL parts of you and your journey. Your ‘past’ and ‘future’ selves do not have this gift or power.

Day 2: Sessions with Misha - Place to Heal Emotional Wounds

For many people there is quite a bit of stigma associated with therapy. In attempts to provide a different perspective on therapy, we are beginning a new series, “What Are Sessions like with Misha of Love Grows”  that will run for the next few weeks.

Day 2 of 19:

Your loved ones mean well when they give their advice; but there is often an inherent bias based on the relationship. As a result, unfortunately, it becomes difficult for these loved ones to be objective. Sometimes their perspective is skewed by their unhealed emotion wounds, beliefs, opinion/feelings about others involved in your situation, fear or perspective. Sometimes, your loved ones have unhealthy coping strategies within their own life which also results in providing unhealthy and ineffective advice to you. Additionally, some of your loved ones are NOT confidential and intentionally or unintentionally exacerbate your emotional wounds by sharing your personal, vulnerable information with others.

The same way you outsource to experts in other areas of your life: pap smears, car repairs, house repairs, dental, beautician/barber, nail techs, yard maintenance, etc. the same is applicable for your emotional wellness, well-being and healing. You are not going to your loved ones for a pap smear, nor are you trying to YouTube the “Quick 5 Steps to DIY Paps” *sigh* So why are you not as meticulous with your emotional health and healing? Why are you not willing to invest with an expert in this area of your life?

Sessions with me are an emotionally safe, objective, non-judgmental, confidential space where you are encouraged to be vulnerable and transparent.

The ultimate goal is your emotional wellness. There is no blame. I am patient and our sessions will move at your pace and comfort level; but I will encourage you to stretch a bit. I understand that healing is not a linear process, but instead it’s a journey where there may be moments where you feel as if you regressed or are stagnant. This is where I come in, to serve as your witness and reminder of where and how you are progressing. My sessions are gentle but effective.

Day 1: Sessions with Misha - Seen, Heard & Validated

For many people there is quite a bit of stigma associated with therapy. In attempts to provide a different perspective on therapy, we are beginning a new series, “What Are Sessions like with Misha of Love Grows”  that will run for the next few weeks.

Day 1 of 19:

Sessions with me are like a conversation where you are seen, heard and validated. A safe place where you can articulate your thoughts and feelings and when needed I will gently encourage you to find the words or in some cases draw or even act out what you are feeling. One of the most endearing qualities about me and my sessions is that it is a non-judgment zone. I understand and respects that everyone, absolutely everyone is on their own journey and view it as an honor that you invited me onto your path and trusts me with this sacred space.

The Vintage Art of Creating a Sacred We Space

You.

Me.

We.

Just Us.

No gadgets.

No wi-fi.

No cyber voyeurs invited into our sacred space.

No curated shots for the gram.

No check-ins.

No witty taglines.

GPS is off.

Sun.

Sand.

Surf.

Vintage camera to capture these moments.

Moments which may never make it to cyberspace.

Instead…reside

Offline.

In beautiful frames in our home…

and intertwined within our hearts.

You.

Me.

We.

Just us.

The Gift of December

Beginnings are magical.

Although I may experience a little nervousness with them, I have come to welcome them. Beginnings are like a blank canvas or an empty house awaiting my personal touch, style, flair, and energy. I feel renewed and excited by these spaces and believe absolutely any and everything of the highest good is possible even and especially within our relationships.

We have entered the last month of 2017

• how is your heart?
• How are your relationships?
• Your marriage?
• Engagement?
• Friendships?
• Relationship with your parents? Children?
• How are your professional relationships?
• Communication and conflict resolution styles?
• How is your sex life and the various intimacy components of your relationship?
• And what about you, love…how is your relationship with yourself?

I am excited and grateful for December 1, 2017 a day none of us have experienced nor will we experience again. I am excited to have the opportunity to help grow, nurture and cultivate love in your life. You do not have to do it alone. You do not have to go into 2018 (or even next week) with the quality of your relationships being less than what it can be. Are you ready? The last month of 2017 is the perfect time to begin. Let’s grow love! – Misha N. Granado, MPH, MS