Welcome to my site. I’m Katerina, I love to read for inspiration, write for expression, meditate for peace. I burn incense daily, observe with curiosity, dance with my children for fun, talk to my friends for insight. I love to live. I admire all people who dare to live outside their comfort zone, explorers, adventurers, philosophers, poets, scientists and those who like it quiet.
I decided to start this site in 2017 as a way for creative self-expression of my daily observations and reflections on relationships, career fulfillment, family, health, spiritual growth… basically life. It is still evolving together with me.
I believe that we are here to learn and to grow together, even though our lessons and journeys are individual and unique. I believe that we can see our shadows only when we stand in the path of light, so I embrace the darkness as part of the journey. I believe that creativity in its many dimensions is critical to the connection to our true spirit. I believe that our spirit is the foundation which is behind all that we are, our most brilliant and vibrant selves.
Sharing our stories is how humans have connected to each other since the dawn of times. From the village shaman to the modern psychotherapy methods, storytelling is an important tool that we humans use to make sense of our lives, to find our meaning and purpose. When we believe in the stories that we create, they have a magical power of coming true. From stories of triumph to stories of breakdown, we can learn to empower ourselves when take charge of our life story.
We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
I have lived across 3 continents, 3 countries and visited many other countries and cultures. My deep love for adventure has brought me to the shores of completely unknown places with completely new customs, leaving me to question my own beliefs countless times in my life. Curiosity and openness have helped me along the way to nurture my talents and to always leave room for growth. There is always something new to learn.
I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor, with many years of experience, having worked with individuals of different cultural, racial and socioeconomic, gender non-conforming and diverse sexual orientation backgrounds to help them improve their inner balance and strengthen their connection with their spirit, to lead more fulfilled lives. I incorporate modern western understanding of psychotherapy into my holistic background of Asian philosophies and arts. I see my professional development as an extension of my personal growth and a spiritual calling to ignite and guide transformation of others towards their inner balance, peace and a vibrant life.
Katerina Goldman