The winter solstice time is no longer celebrated as it once was, with the understanding that this is a period of descent and rest, of going within our homes, within ourselves and taking in all that we have been through, all that has passed in this full year which is coming to a close... like nature and the animal kingdom around us, this time of hibernation is so necessary for our tired limbs, our burdened minds. A personal reflection and invitation.
Read MoreLove. Such a wonderful word. I’m guessing you —like most of us wants the experience of love in your life and in your relationships. How do you love someone? By doing other things.
Read MoreSome people just love the holidays. Family gatherings are a delight. The hustle-bustle of the time is energizing. It’s all a love fest! For some, the holidays are not a delight. If you are in the first category, then maybe find something else to read. If you are in the second category, I offer you some tips!
Read MoreSometimes talking an issue through is just not the way to connection. Have you ever talked about something for hours and hours, or days, even weeks? Just creating more and more tension. And sometimes it’s just the best. Here’s what happened between me and Steve this past weekend.
Read MoreInstead of forgiving someone and accepting the implicit agreement that they said or did something wrong —and it is the ‘harmed’ person’s prerogative who gives permission for the other to be whole again, let’s look at this another way. Are you able to see what you are holding something against someone else ~and the pain it is causing you?
Read MoreDo you like to vent? Think it's helpful to just say what you need to? Maybe its helpful. I think not. Read further to tweak your venting so it will be productive. Not just yelling. I call it listing to the Hit Parade.
Read MoreThe work of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) is often misunderstood. The title of the work itself is confusing to many. However confusing the title is, the value and benefits of the work itself is crystal clear. Here are 5 simple practices you can weave in to your relationships to make them even better.
Read MoreWhen you want more intimacy and connection in your relationship what do you do? Do you ask your partner for more intimacy? How do you ask? Sometimes the people we are partnered with —as unbelievable as it might be to you, actually don’t understand what you mean when you ask for things.
Read MoreHow often do you begin a sentence declaring what you don’t think? Do you even notice if you say this? I’m not sure how, or even precisely when it began, and I have shifted my thinking, my speaking and my writing to reflect what I do think. Here’s why it is important.
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