Posts Tagged ‘relationships’
37 Life Lessons
I especially love to celebrate others, but it’s always been harder for me to celebrate myself. However, with the encouragement of family and friends, I’m changing that. I’m allowing myself…
Read MoreThe Cure for Pain is the Pain
“The cure for pain is the pain.” – Rumi The body doesn’t forget. My body tenses and my breath becomes shallow when I feel like something is going to be…
Read MoreThe Second Arrow: how we multiple our suffering
How often do you experience something painful – either emotional or physical – and you fairly quickly find yourself getting dramatic about it? Or maybe you don’t get worked up,…
Read MoreBurn Your Boats
Despite our best laid plans and intentions, sometimes things just don’t go our way. It’s the reason we have backup plans and Plan B’s. It’s why we’re researching our next…
Read MoreI Dimmed My Light
“Your inner light hasn’t been shining so bright recently,” she said to me in a low, concerned tone as she leaned over the counter. I smiled, or, at least I…
Read MoreWe all have reasons not to trust
In an era of uncertainty, global upheaval and disrupted work and family life, it’s becoming more and more difficult to remain vulnerable, trusting and open. When everyday stresses intrude…
Read MoreLooking Back, Beginning Again
Towards the end of each year, I find myself in a reflective state where I look back at all the events that have transpired and brought me to the…
Read MoreWhen everything inside you wants to contract, expand
I used to run from pain. My baby sister died when I was in 3rd grade and for years I stuffed it down, never letting anyone know my…
Read MoreWhere I End and You Begin
“Yes” – it’s one simple word, but it’s a word that holds amazing power in our life. Yes to doing the extra work…even if it leads you closer…
Read MoreWhy raising the bar won’t get you where you want to go
In life we’re told to “raise the bar”, a mantra that promises to yield higher results, a stronger work ethic and growing momentum in the direction we want. It’s…
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