dandelions By Monique Lang

My lawn is covered with these lovely dandelions. 

Many people suggest I use weed killer to eradicate them.

Yet, dandelions are an amazing source healing properties: as a tea, as a salve, as a salad green and so forth. 

This is true of many other things we have been taught are negative.

I invite you to research the properties of dandelions 

And to questions some of your assumptions about what is 'good' and what is 'toxic'. I keep being humbled by the level of my ignorance.

KIndness is my religion. HH the Dalai Lama

Be kind to yourself and others. 

About Monique Lang:  And remember, be kind to yourself: it will naturally follow that you will be kind to others  About Monique: Originally trained in psychoanalysis and Gestalt, I am certified in  Internal Family Systems, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Comprehensive Resource Model  and Past Life Regression. I am certified in both Reiki and Shamanic practices and  ceremonies. In addition I have been a student of Meditation for over 20 years.  

Although I recently moved from New York City to Syracuse (upstate NY), I was born in  France, grew up in Central America and have lived in many different states and countries.  Although moving around was difficult at the time, it allowed me to experience different  cultures, ethnic backgrounds and spiritual orientations. This understanding is helpful in  my work with my clients as it enables me to understand and put into context each person’s  particular background and way of viewing the world.   

Prior to becoming a psychotherapist I was an editor and a security analyst for a financial  institution, a translator, an office manager for a community action group and program  director in a community center where I developed several programs. These varied  experiences have given me a wider lens to understand and connect with my clients.   In addition to providing psychotherapy to individuals and couples, I co- leading trips to  South America to connect with and learn from Indigenous healers and wise elders, run a  variety of workshops, teach clinicians how to use a multi-modal approach in their  practices and help individuals and organizations in program visioning and development.    

Monique's website: http://www.moniquelanglcsw.com