One of the primary touchstones of compassionate consciousness is that we hold everyone’s needs dear. Meaning in our relationships we are considering solutions or strategies that meet the needs of all involved. It’s a we thing. I have found that this is a place where people get a bit stuck.
Read MoreWhat are you really hoping for when you want to be heard? Is there a difference between being heard, being fully self-expressed and being agreed with?
Read MoreEvery year as September whizzes by I feel kind of frantic, thinking “I’m not ready! I was just getting used to being warm and enjoying summer.” Unhappy. Then, when I realize it's the Autumnal Equinox, I think to myself, “Ohhh, let’s have a celebration!” Happy.
Read MoreTrust. It’s so important in relationships. Trust is most often thought about in the context of trusting someone else. Yet, trusting another person is only part of the story.
Read MoreMost people say they value honesty in a relationship. It seems like a no-brainer. Of course we want honesty. Yet true and consistent honesty remains elusive to many.
Read MoreMental Illness is such an important topic. We have begun to address the idea more openly as a society. In my experience there have some sports stars leading the charge by speaking more freely about their anxiety and fears. What I think is unfortunate is that they are being burdened with the label of Mental Illness.
Read MoreCompromise isn’t necessary for a healthy, satisfying and joyful relationship. In fact I don’t recommend it.
Read MoreWhen you think of empathy do you think of a big, long, drawn out conversation? Diving deeply into the meaning about what someone is saying in order to uncover the needs they are longing to have heard? Me too. Not today though.
Read MoreWhen there is another person with you, are you truly hearing them and responding to what they are saying? Or are you thinking things and responding to your thoughts as if they are actually true (and even what’s being said)? Are you actually talking to yourself?
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