We often hesitate to spill the beans on the darker aspects of our lives, fearing judgment and scorn from others.
My child’s pain is always calling me into a new relationship with my highest intentions. The difficulties I encounter smooth the rough edges of my heart and mind, giving me more wisdom, balance, and capacity as long as I have the courage to be near the pain.
Over the years of working with men and their relationships, not to mention my own 59-year relationship with Joyce, I have seen some central issues emerge. , I have seen certain tendencies which apply to many men.
I had longed to be a mother and felt so fortunate that I was afforded the luxury of being home with her. So against all my feminist leanings, we settled into very traditional family roles, with me spending a lot more time with Sammi than he did.
Ah, the holiday season is when our hearts brim with anticipation, and our spirits soar with expectations.
When we fall into a hole of our own making, it is probably a situation we’ve experienced before. There may be different actors and a different setting, but the essence of the problem is the same.
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All parents I know have gone through hard times with their children. And the holidays with either unexpressed or expressed expectations add more pressure to the family system.
Fear of talking too much affected my professional life. A watch or a clock was always in view when I gave a presentation. I rehearsed my presentations. No spontaneity for me; I stuck with the script!
The thing about divorce that is hard to remember is that as much as it is happening to you, your partner, and your children, it’s also happening to everyone else in your little world. Your friends, your extended family, everyone is affected.
My heart nearly skipped a beat. "What an amazing coincidence!" (I didn't yet believe in miracles or divine guidance.)
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When I was studying for a certificate in counselling, we had to create a ‘genogram.’ This is similar to a family tree, but in addition to recording the names and dates of births, deaths, marriages, etc. of each family member, we were also required to do little biographies on each person.
There are two major factors which, combined, make present day living extremely challenging for anyone who attempts to stay informed on major issues of our times.
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Without regular face-to-face connection, empathy and compassion can diminish or disappear.
Articulation is more than just an assembly of words; it manifests thoughts, feelings, and emotions.
When you practice rigorous honesty with yourself and get comfortable saying your thoughts out loud, you will no longer hold back on authentically communicating with everyone in your life.
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