151- Channeling a giraffe*

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Ever attended a Non-Violent Communication (NVC) class? Well, now I have! I think if people haven’t done some type of therapy, they may not get the format of the class, which was formatted like a therapy session, with a Check-In … Continue reading

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148- “What we see is what we are;” Oh, the humanity!

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What we see is what we are. I was thinking today of anger, and people’s reactions to anger. Just like when someone says, “He who smelled it, dealt it,” the same can go for someone who sees a certain emotion … Continue reading

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135- My Own Best Friend

Learning, yet again, how important it is to be your own best friend. The more you trust yourself, the more you can trust yourself with others. They are unpredictable, but if you can set safe boundaries for yourself, you can trust yourself to act in your best interest, no matter what.

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130- Spiritual Bypass

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Following is from When Spirituality Disconnects Us From What Really Matters Have you ever: Used spirituality as a sort of escape from reality, or as a way to avoid some painful aspect of your life? Let yourself get taken advantage … Continue reading

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111- Going Down the Rabbit Hole To Uncover My Emotions

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Facebook has been quite the source of inspiration for me lately. In my feed are really only positive affirmations, food for thought, life affirming statements and pictures. One page, Meditation, has posted some really great stuff. The following is a … Continue reading

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95- The Voice Beneath The Voice

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I met with my very special friend Amanda today, and we talked about a lot of things, but one is the programming of our mind that affects our reality. It takes a lot of work to be aware of what … Continue reading

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78- All I can do

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Curious how I can be in bliss all day, and in an instant, I am yanked down into hell by my daughter’s hatred for me. Truly blissful, lazy, heart nourishing day…and it took one second to flip my switch. She … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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