40- Web of Narcissism

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Ever been with people who make you feel crazy?  Usually it’s an intimate relationship, or perhaps a family member. The way I define the craziness is like a spider web. The scenario goes a bit like this: You are a … Continue reading

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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

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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

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35- The greatest gift is to be seen

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In group session today, a topic came up that was batted around for quite some time. I kept hearing “I need to…” from this one person. “I need to exercise, but I don’t.” “I need to NOT buy bulk foods … Continue reading

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28- The problem is not the problem

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“The problem is not that there are problems. The problem is expecting otherwise and thinking that having problems is a problem.” ~Theodore I. Rubin People talk so often about how life will be better once they resolve this issue or … Continue reading

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23- Anger and A Yoga Mat

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Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured. Mark Twain* Therapy has a way of bringing up stuff you didn’t know you had … Continue reading

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15- Men Play With Barbies,and I Am Not One

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“No” is a complete sentence.” ― Anne Lamott Today, I “realized” a boundary in relationships that I needed to establish. For once, there was no justifying or pushing aside my needs and what I knew was right for me. I … Continue reading

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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

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3- Wired From Day 13

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When the shit hits the fan, what does your body say? My daughter and I are in a program for optimal healing, which means we get individual counseling, family counseling, acupuncture, mind-body therapy, nutritional therapy and group sessions.  My most … Continue reading

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