My whole body aches…. Have you ever screamed so long and hard that you lost your voice? That you felt a pain in your chest, like a pulling in your sternum? I have, quite recently actually….like an hour ago. I … Continue reading
Category Archives: Parenting
52- Vagabond
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It seems I am a day late on this post! Whoops! My daughter and I were having a great conversation last night about different types of personalities, but specifically narcissists. I know, odd conversation. Tonight, I celebrate with friends in … Continue reading
50- Rage is my compass
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Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned. Buddha Pondering anger, its origin, its purpose, and its power. When anger comes up, … Continue reading
49- Waiting for the POP
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Being in group counseling and hearing about how much everyone hates their parents is really hard for me. All of us parents have guilt. I would guess that most parents feel guilty for anything their child(ren) struggles with, whether it’s … Continue reading
48- Learning to Ripple
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I commented on a Blog Post recently talking about alternative relationships, but what struck me was the discussion around the dynamics of a circle. Specifically, the writer discussed the power of the circle in relationships. Following is my response: I … Continue reading
37- Be My Mirror
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This counseling stuff is intense. I say that lightly, because it really is a serious endeavor, yet we can’t take ourselves too seriously when going through it. My counselor often brings up other people in my life being my mirrors. … Continue reading
36- Gratitude
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I have no deep thoughts. But I do have gratitude. I live a blessed life, and while things right now are a bit up in the air for me, I only see them as a chance to repair and rebuild. … Continue reading
32- Parenting from the inside out: Intro
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I am reading a book titled Parenting From the Inside Out, and it’s eye opening. Some of it gets repetitive with multiple large words having the same meanings, but otherwise, it has good content. It talks about our reactions to … Continue reading
22- That Child
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Gnawing at your consciousness That bad child Like a dark undercurrent “You’ll always be alone.” “No one will ever love you wholly.” Undermining you, like so many voices in the past It sweeps through you, a dark cloud Crowding out … Continue reading
14- When Life Throws Curve Balls
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I certainly don’t claim to be a spiritual guru, nor even very knowledgeable about the practices I am so interested in. I am a novice, single mother and young professional, working my way slowly, daily, toward being more clear and … Continue reading