We discussed Awareness as the first step toward peace…a practice of mindfulness or witnessing our thoughts, feelings and actions. Instead of seeing things as happening to us, when we are aware or conscious of our part in every circumstance, we realize we have choices. Awareness Enlightens us so that we can see our part in […]
By Karen McMahon Awareness is the first step in becoming conscious of our role in every upset. It is the beginning of witnessing our own perspectives and behaviors…the practice of ‘mindfulness’. We have all been there, living in a place of fear and self-doubt or anger and frustration; being tossed about by the constant drama […]
By Karen McMahon When struggling with the difficult emotions that come with divorce, having an easily accessible emotional toolbox to grab when we are in crisis is invaluable. Much like attempting to do a small job around your home and not having the power screw gun (I am constantly in this position) or the […]
Guest Post by Terri Sloane If you have been married for a long time the thought of dating again can be a daunting and the idea of flirting uncomfortable. You may even be saying to yourself, “Since I haven’t been on a date in so long I’m a bit scared. I don’t even know […]
By Lisa Brick How possible do you think it is to be in a relationship where you listen and are listened to, intimacy and freedom exist simultaneously, where the sex consistently blows you away, and your partnership is so rewarding you experience it as a privilege? It is. As an acupuncturist and relationship coach I […]
By Lisa Brick “I find for myself that my first thought is never my best thought. My first thought is always someone else’s; it’s always what I’ve already heard about the subject, always the conventional wisdom. It’s only by concentrating, sticking to the question, being patient, letting all the parts of my mind come into play, […]
By Karen McMahon Accepting how people show up in our relationships One of the most liberating action steps that we can take in ALL our relationships is to accept others as they are. It is the first step to living in peace with our ex, teenagers, mother, etc. EVEN if that person is hurtful, […]
By Lisa Brick There are almost always signs of deceit that announce that those around us are less than honest, trustworthy, or caring in a way that is healthy for all involved. Knowing what the signs of deceit are can help you to avoid the fires of trust betrayed that burn so deeply and cause so […]
By Lisa Brick A major issue around divorce is trust, particularly trust betrayed and the question of “How can I ever trust again?” Let’s examine what we commonly refer to as “trust” and explore, given what we consider trust is, if it is wiser to ‘fogetaboutit’, at least as we’ve been practicing it, and begin trusting […]
By Karen McMahon Feeling ashamed about the dissolution of your marriage? Are you looking at yourself as a failure and fearing others are doing so as well? There’s another perspective awaiting you… Most of us are paralyzed by failure. We were given a toxic message about failing, that failing is bad and wrong. We […]
