Holding Space: What It Means, and How It Demands Our Presence
What does holding space even mean? According to John Kim LMFT, it means, “To come in neutral. Open. For them. Not you. Holding space means to put your needs and opinions…
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Love Languages: Using Mindfulness to Improve Love Communication Skills
The Love Languages, written by Dr. Gary Chapman, hit the world by storm over 40 years ago. Have you ever read it? I had not. Until very recently. In fact,…
The Importance of Sharing Our Stories? We Become Stronger, Our Hearts Connect.
I recently met with Dr. Barbara Green, co-founder of the Center for Integrative Counseling and Wellness in Hingham, MA, to discuss her personal take on the power of sharing our…
Ten “The Mastery of Love” Quotes to Open Your Powerful Heart
The Mastery of Love is one of those rare books I can reread and always discover something new. In honor of Valentine’s Week, I wanted to share some of my…
Are You Away From Loved Ones? Try Sending Love Vibrations
Are you seeking a way to lift your spirit while connecting with friends and family not immediately nearby? Consider sending love vibrations. I know you may think, ‘This woman has…
Exploring Six Different Soulmates: They’re All Here for Our Growth
Have you ever experienced that “impossible to explain” feeling of chemistry, connection, and attraction for another person? That intense energy may indicate that you are in the presence of a…
Clear Connections: Seeing the Power of Relationships in New Ways
In Clear Connections, we explore the many relationships that come into our lives and what we can learn from them. Before we begin, it’s important to note, “People with strong…
Clear Connection Lesson? The Energy You Give Is What You Get
It took me so long to learn this lesson: The energy you give is what you get. I can remember the day. I was driving along an endless highway, commuting…
Verse Seven of the Tao Te Ching: Alignment with Giving, Gratefulness
Verse Seven of the Tao Te Ching reminds us of the nature of the Tao and encourages alignment with it. We can feel grace, freedom, and fulfillment when in this…
You Can’t Change People! See How to Turn From Helpless to Healthy
Wanting to change someone sounds harsh! It assumes that you aren’t okay with the way they are. Or maybe it’s more subtle. And you don’t enjoy the energy a person…
Nine Powerful Takeaways from “Attitudes of Gratitude” by M. J. Ryan
“Gratitude reminds us to be like plants, which turn toward, not away, from the light.” -M.J. Ryan, Attitudes of Gratitude. I’m grateful(!) to have recently discovered the book Attitudes of…
Four Revealing Reasons to Stop Putting Someone on a Pedestal
I’ve done this! Maybe you’ve done it, too. But why do we do it? And what are some reasons to stop putting someone on a pedestal? We all know the…
You’ve Been Single for So Long, Are You Ready for a Meaningful Relationship?
Maybe you’ve been single for so long. But long is long? Long enough for you to feel that you’ve. been. single. for. so. long. My friend Melissa has been single…
Detachment: What Does It Mean? And What Can You Gain from It?
Last week I had coffee with my friend Lara. Bursting with emotion, she said, “My mom is driving me crazy! She always puts my brother first.” I asked her, “Does…
15 Atlas of the Heart Quotes to Help Understand What You Are Feeling
It’s no secret that I’m a major fan of Dr. Brene Brown’s work. And her new book Atlas of the Heart is probably my favorite book she’s ever written. It’s…