by Elisabeth | Oct 3, 2014 | Inner Children, Recovery
There’s a popular Zen saying in the self-awareness circles. “Before enlightenment, chop wood carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood carry water.” As with most Zen concepts, it seems like a simple idea on the surface. And as with most Zen concepts, it isn’t...
by Elisabeth | May 15, 2013 | Trauma In Society
I have been a slave. As a survivor of human trafficking, that doesn’t come as a surprise. Human trafficking has been dubbed “modern-day slavery” by the media, governmental agencies and non-profit organizations. Many organizations use symbols like...
