By Karen McMahon Perfectionism and divorce are a lethal combination. We begin with an impossible task. We are going to do this divorce thing right…the best…unfaltering. What does that even mean?! Make the best decisions Handle everyone’s reaction perfectly Say the right thing Do the right thing…always Pick the best attorney and expect perfection from […]
By Karen McMahon This article is not about religious beliefs, it is about a spiritual light in the darkness of the unknown. It is about the practice of Faith and Surrender. “None of us knows what might happen even the next minute, yet still we go forward. Because we trust. Because we have […]
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 Brenda McMahon We have reached the final tenant of the Yogic principles, the Yama’s & Niyamas. These life guidelines help keep us on track for how we treat others & ourselves – ‘off the mat’ so to speak. The 5th Niyama, Isvara pranidhana means, “Living with awareness of the Divine” or as […]
Acceptance is seeing it, feeling it and choosing to move through it to get to the other side. We can accept with judgement but we will be filled with bitterness and resentment. It is in forgiving the situation or person that we can shift...
We are a result-driven society; an instant gratification culture. If we cannot add hot water and stir, zap it in the microwave, search it up in 15 seconds, or communicate it in 160 characters, we have NO time and No patience for it...
So how can we foster a healthy conversation and healing when we or a loved one is angry? The best approach is to listen quietly to their angry explosion. Listening is a potent tool in conversation. It is important to avoid the desire to defend yourself at this point...
Surrender is handing over the situation to God, the universe, whatever that higher power is to you. Once you know that you have done your best to achieve your desired outcome, the best thing you can do is to hand it over...
