A couple of years ago I was in a state of deep confusion from the heartache and disappointment of a failed relationship. Along my path to growing from the experience, I had a few navigational buoys guiding me: A girlfriend offering insight into another friend’s MO when it came to relationships and the…
Discovering what we’ve been missing while we were staring at our phones
One of the best gifts we can give another is our time and our undivided attention. Showing up when someone is in need is priceless. I’ve recently been the benefactor of friends showing up for me when I was faced with a significant obstacle in the daunting project of moving over Easter weekend. …
Recently a dear friend and I were sharing about conversations that we have with our grown children and how we often inadvertently dismiss their feelings in our efforts to help them. We want to console and comfort so we quickly say “Oh honey, you shouldn’t feel that way.” And since we can’t stop there,…
Give yourself a “time out”when strong emotions try to sabotage your best intentions
Resistance to unwanted circumstances has the power to keep those circumstances alive and well for a very long time. — Pema Chodrun
Having good intentions is a great place to start if you want to improve your life and your relationships. Keeping your intention at the forefront of your daily actions and behaviors becomes the game changer. The latest special edition of Time Magazine is devoted to Mindfulness. Its a great introduction to the new science…
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