By Karen McMahon Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one. ~Albert Einstein There are no facts, only interpretations. ~Friedrich Nietzsche When journeying through divorce most of us are in a mildly to highly contentious state with our soon-to-be-e (STBX). From a place filled with tension, fear and blame our view of reality […]
By Karen McMahon Our judgment is inextricably attached to our emotional pain. As our judgment of anything decreases we immediately find ourselves letting go and notice our peace increase. Like scales, the more pronounced our judgment, the less peace and joy we experience. Why talk about detachment and letting go of judgment at all? The […]
By Karen McMahon Divorce is messy; it is a chaotic and painful, confusing and uncertain time. Our natural tendency is to want to blame someone or something when things are not going according to our plans and, in divorce things clearly have not gone according to plan. Consequently, it is easy to get caught […]
By Karen McMahon Many of us who have faced divorce lived with shame or guilt around the secrets hidden behind our front door. Welcoming outsiders in to see the insanity you have been living with offers a treasure chest of possibilities. “We are only as sick as our secrets” ~ Alanon How very true […]
By Lisa Brick This post offers strategies drawn from the natural world that, when utilized, will allow you to survive divorce by keeping your head above water until you can reach solid ground during the emotional and financial upheaval of divorce and it’s aftermath. At the initial stages of coaching it is common for our […]
By Lisa Brick “Stories are the only enchantment possible, for when we begin to see our suffering as a story, we are saved.” – Anais Nin You are powerful beyond your comprehension. You are also perfect, contrary to what you have been told or may think. Now, what stories have you been creating your experience […]
By Jean Grossman Especially during divorce, our mood can match the weather. After what always feels like a long and dreary winter, you begin to wonder if it will ever end. Any evidence of spring brings hope and that reminds you of the feeling of a new beginning. Hope inspires you!
By Karen McMahon We have all heard that nothing is certain but death and taxes yet another certainty we have all experienced is adversity. None of us escape life without trials and tribulations, both large and small. Certainly divorce falls into the category of a large trial and all that comes with it are […]
By Jean Grossman Surviving divorce can be challenging even when it goes smoothly. Lots of unknown territory to navigate, lots of people telling you what to do, lots of people telling you you’re not doing it right, does a picture come to mind? After a while, it gets to just be too much and […]
By Karen McMahon I used to think that if I was strong I shouldn’t need anyone’s support when I was going through a struggle. I would expect that I should be able to take care of it myself. This often led to me isolating. The other thing it led to was my problem becoming […]
