<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Wholeness Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Empower individuals to heal themselves and discover wholeness.
]]></description><link>https://www.thewholenessnetwork.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:23:57 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.thewholenessnetwork.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[ Feed Your Brain: My Favorite Astrology Books for Every Journey]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Karen Crawford, Professional Astrologer Karen Crawford M.D. In this article, I want to share with you some of the astrology books that have profoundly shaped my understanding and practice. Whether you’re an absolute beginner or deep into your astrological journey, there’s something here to inspire and guide you. For Absolute Beginners Astrology for Yourself by Douglas Block &#38; Demetra George This is my top recommendation if you’re just starting out. Block and George walk you through your...]]></description><link>https://www.thewholenessnetwork.com/post/feed-your-brain-my-favorite-astrology-books-for-every-journey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">688128ff5e830d00ede4ed0f</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:51:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_c48e60738fa44acf82714952f8ebd51f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen Crawford M.D.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What If a Fart Were a Sneeze?]]></title><description><![CDATA[That's the thing about the constructs we swim in. They're so pervasive, so total, so just how things are, that we don't even see them. ]]></description><link>https://www.thewholenessnetwork.com/post/what-if-a-fart-were-a-sneeze</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5fd1e763357ddf4dccc96c</guid><category><![CDATA[self-improvement]]></category><category><![CDATA[beliefs]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:47:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/44a76c_dbdbb1d0ceb74ce084bbbae7343e9c1c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mechelle Wingle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[We Called It a Fairy Tale: Cinderella Through a Trauma Lens]]></title><description><![CDATA[If Cinderella had an ACE score, a therapist, and the language for what was done to her — this is the story we'd actually tell.]]></description><link>https://www.thewholenessnetwork.com/post/we-called-it-a-fairy-tale-cinderella-through-a-trauma-lens</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d3d897072d140cb95bdc51</guid><category><![CDATA[wholeness]]></category><category><![CDATA[healing]]></category><category><![CDATA[Trauma]]></category><category><![CDATA[Ace Score]]></category><category><![CDATA[IFS]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 19:57:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_98325464f1da4f248c84a0749a4cf2df~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mechelle Wingle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Project Hail Mary Imagines, "Better than the Alternative" ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Full spoilers ahead. But honestly? The real spoiler is what this movie might be saying about you. I didn't walk out of Project Hail Mary thinking about science. I walked out thinking about God. Not from the outside, looking up, hoping something bigger than you is paying attention — but in the way mystics have whispered for centuries: What if God isn't above us? What if God is us? Let me show you what I mean. "Better Than the Alternative" In the movie, when someone asks about belief in God,...]]></description><link>https://www.thewholenessnetwork.com/post/project-hail-mary</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d3e48d84368b484105b98b</guid><category><![CDATA[Spirit]]></category><category><![CDATA[Soul]]></category><category><![CDATA[Spiritual Body]]></category><category><![CDATA[faith]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:13:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/44a76c_a78386ce1f96492996afd7aa383d9a67~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mechelle Wingle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Embracing the Big Leap in Life and Love]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Gay Hendricks Listen to the conversation here. There are books that change your perspective, and then there are books that gently, profoundly invite you to change your life. For many, Gay Hendricks's  The Big Leap  and  Conscious Loving , co-authored with his wife Kathleen (Katie) Hendricks, fall into the second category. These works are not merely collections of ideas, but invitations—to growth, to intimacy, and most importantly, to wholeness. Woman Feeling good The Transformative Power...]]></description><link>https://www.thewholenessnetwork.com/post/embracing-the-big-leap-in-life-and-love</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6883cc41a885b55f7a91b51e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:11:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_dff3a52d915e4838b39e854c6872f4e7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mechelle Wingle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond Self-Improvement: Reclaiming Wholeness through Unfoldment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Modern culture trains us to believe that we are perpetually one habit, milestone, or achievement away from finally being “enough.” Self-help frameworks, productivity systems, and even well-meaning coaching approaches often reinforce a subtle but powerful narrative: there is something wrong with you that needs fixing.
What if we are not deficient and in need of fixing, but whole and in need of rediscovery?]]></description><link>https://www.thewholenessnetwork.com/post/beyond-self-improvement-reclaiming-wholeness-through-unfoldment</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69039520a6b0a4b03c9fb4d6</guid><category><![CDATA[Four Bodies Healing]]></category><category><![CDATA[wholeness]]></category><category><![CDATA[self-improvement]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:52:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_e44c5472df604db28e0aa90c6775fe6b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mechelle Wingle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Making Friends in Your 50s (Yes, It’s Possible—and Worth It)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somewhere along the way, making friends stopped being effortless.]]></description><link>https://www.thewholenessnetwork.com/post/making-friends-in-your-50s-yes-it-s-possible-and-worth-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6977faaad87a5889016366f6</guid><category><![CDATA[Your Community]]></category><category><![CDATA[Getting Started]]></category><category><![CDATA[relationships]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:11:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_e583caec7c304a1389dfe0ba7529b59c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mechelle Wingle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conscious Living and Loving: A Journey to Wholeness]]></title><description><![CDATA[




Speak honestly rather than conceal the truth
Take healthy responsibility instead of blaming
Express appreciation rather than criticism]]></description><link>https://www.thewholenessnetwork.com/post/the-conscious-living-and-loving-3-simple-practices-that-can-transform-your-relationships-and-your-l</link><guid isPermaLink="false">688297caa530b9570116c11c</guid><category><![CDATA[relationships]]></category><category><![CDATA[Home life]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 23:25:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_ac07f9cf5faf4a62b93218c182eda27c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mechelle Wingle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whispers of the Sacred: A Journey to the I AM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Darlene Green When I first began to scribe messages from the divine, I heard the words, "You are Source in form." At first, I agreed intellectually. Yes, that sounds right. But one day, it hit me like a bolt of lightning. Not a metaphor. Not a poetic concept. But a cellular knowing: I. AM. SOURCE. IN. FORM. The realization shook me. It rattled the foundations of how I saw myself. I felt the Ascended Masters near: Jesus, Buddha, Mary Magdalene. They said: "You have no idea who you are." And...]]></description><link>https://www.thewholenessnetwork.com/post/whispers-of-the-sacred-a-journey-to-the-i-am</link><guid isPermaLink="false">688a7fbc9acd1f65ffec5c95</guid><category><![CDATA[Getting Started]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mindfulness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Spiritual Body]]></category><category><![CDATA[wholeness]]></category><category><![CDATA[spiritual gifts]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 23:13:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/44a76c_89b48e3de0ca4f0496a2ebef9b9bf528~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Darlene Green</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exploring Energy Healing: A Journey to Wholeness]]></title><description><![CDATA[7 ideas to help you balance ground and glow in your life daily.  ]]></description><link>https://www.thewholenessnetwork.com/post/wake-up-your-energy-body-7-tools-to-balance-ground-and-glow</link><guid isPermaLink="false">688285b3a530b95701169371</guid><category><![CDATA[Reiki & Energy Work]]></category><category><![CDATA[Body]]></category><category><![CDATA[Emotional Body]]></category><category><![CDATA[Physical Body]]></category><category><![CDATA[healing]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 22:11:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_dc4a5100a7ab49d88650c8ce2b6d8aad~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Linda Nevin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Embracing Hygge: A Journey to Comfort and Connection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever heard of hygge ? It’s spelled H-Y-G-G-E , often mispronounced as “higgy” or “hygge” (like “huggy”), but it’s properly...]]></description><link>https://www.thewholenessnetwork.com/post/the-cozy-art-of-hygge-finding-wholeness-in-the-simple-moments</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6880286e56d6ad4c0ef11121</guid><category><![CDATA[Mindfulness]]></category><category><![CDATA[self-improvement]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 23:55:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_755f7a30582d79724a4945~mv2_d_5760_3840_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mechelle Wingle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unraveling the Magic: The Real Lives of Witches]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the last few months, I’ve noticed something intriguing in my circles—women proudly identifying as witches . They own this title boldly and with reverence. My initial reaction was one of discomfort. It was not subtle. I’ve learned that discomfort often invites me to explore deeper. It’s tempting to cling to my familiar beliefs, as they feel safer. However, I’ve discovered that true growth occurs when I lean into that discomfort and allow curiosity to guide me. This journey became an...]]></description><link>https://www.thewholenessnetwork.com/post/witch-woman-in-total-control-of-herself-a-journey-into-words-wounds-and-a-way-forward</link><guid isPermaLink="false">688a73157472a1932ffccf87</guid><category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 15:55:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_a0cf67449d9a4fb192fbcbd1ac0dada3~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mechelle Wingle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building Resilience Through Mindfulness Practices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Life often feels like a winding path with unexpected turns. Sometimes, the road is smooth and bright. Other times, it’s rocky and steep....]]></description><link>https://www.thewholenessnetwork.com/post/building-resilience-through-mindfulness-practices</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68dab4b6a9706ca8931a03ec</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 15:52:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/44a76c_affab842bd3c429b9dfb52200775e884~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mechelle Wingle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healing from Childhood PTSD with Anna Runkle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listen to the episode. In a world still learning how to talk about trauma, Anna Runkle —known widely as the Crappy Childhood Fairy —is a...]]></description><link>https://www.thewholenessnetwork.com/post/healing-from-childhood-ptsd-with-anna-runkle</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6882c7aab62dae63aa058ec6</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 13:31:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/44a76c_e90ab7b27ca04a358fcee4e445f99688~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mechelle Wingle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enneagram Type 9: The Peacemaker – Coming Home to Yourself]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this final post of the Enneagram series, we focus on the deeply grounded and gentle energy of Type 9—the Peacemaker. Whether you...]]></description><link>https://www.thewholenessnetwork.com/post/enneagram-type-9-the-peacemaker-coming-home-to-yourself</link><guid isPermaLink="false">688a6dc94523222f50101831</guid><category><![CDATA[self-improvement]]></category><category><![CDATA[enneagram]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:54:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_5077514866786f33513259~mv2_d_3888_2592_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mechelle Wingle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enneagram Type 8: The Challenger—Harnessing Power with Heart]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this article we dive into the bold, passionate world of Enneagram Type 8—The Challenger. If you’re an Eight, this one’s especially for...]]></description><link>https://www.thewholenessnetwork.com/post/enneagram-type-8-the-challenger-harnessing-power-with-heart</link><guid isPermaLink="false">688a68072f03ce8f80d98b45</guid><category><![CDATA[enneagram]]></category><category><![CDATA[self-improvement]]></category><category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:50:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_d2496fa6c49d4734aa6bdf8fab16d722~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mechelle Wingle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enneagram Type 7 The Enthusiast: Discovering the Spark, the Struggle, and the Strength.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you a Type 7 on the Enneagram, or do you have someone close to you who fits this vibrant and adventurous type? If so, buckle up! In...]]></description><link>https://www.thewholenessnetwork.com/post/enneagram-type-7-the-enthusiast-discovering-the-spark-the-struggle-and-the-strength</link><guid isPermaLink="false">688a607c4523222f500ff7f9</guid><category><![CDATA[self-improvement]]></category><category><![CDATA[enneagram]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:45:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_6f58c8373e4c4f16b8f2957a37a5298e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mechelle Wingle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enneagram Type 6: The Loyalist — Growing Through Trust]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gold "6" balloon with colorful buntings. Welcome back to our Enneagram series! Today, we’re exploring Type 6: The Loyalist  — also known...]]></description><link>https://www.thewholenessnetwork.com/post/enneagram-type-6-the-loyalist-growing-through-trust</link><guid isPermaLink="false">688a5c5a7472a1932ffc9737</guid><category><![CDATA[wholeness]]></category><category><![CDATA[enneagram]]></category><category><![CDATA[self-improvement]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:40:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_364e2d50767255526b5a45~mv2_d_2667_4000_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mechelle Wingle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enneagram Type 5: The Investigator]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome back to our journey through the Enneagram. Today, we’re diving into Type 5 — The Investigator. If you’ve been following along,...]]></description><link>https://www.thewholenessnetwork.com/post/enneagram-type-5-the-investigator</link><guid isPermaLink="false">688a31539acd1f65ffeb9e57</guid><category><![CDATA[enneagram]]></category><category><![CDATA[self-improvement]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:37:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_4b0d39f45175473f829ad8b97c71012f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mechelle Wingle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Enneagram Type 4: The Individualist – Depth, Beauty, and Belonging]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’re a Type 4, this one’s for you. You’re about to learn a lot about yourself—maybe even more than you bargained for. It might not...]]></description><link>https://www.thewholenessnetwork.com/post/the-enneagram-type-4-the-individualist-depth-beauty-and-belonging</link><guid isPermaLink="false">688a28b42f03ce8f80d8f133</guid><category><![CDATA[enneagram]]></category><category><![CDATA[self-improvement]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:30:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_ec48988cefb04e14b014c49bc7b07bb1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mechelle Wingle</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>