During a session with my therapist we discussed relationships, past and potential. When he asked me what I wanted, I told him I had received exactly what I had asked for...my ex-husband. I shared that I felt like I went to a counter, ordered my person and they delivered him to me exactly how I … Continue reading Pragmatic vs. Magical Thinking..a lesson
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Patience
via Daily Prompt: Patience Funny, learning patience and to trust the Universe is my ultimate life goal. Patience really is a practice and something you need to be cognitive of especially if you are someone like me. My initial response is to control a process and see it to the end, becoming impatient or frustrated … Continue reading Patience
Things I wish I did years ago…
But I am putting them into practice now! So, better late than not at all. I could share a long story about why these are critical exercises but I don't feel that is necessary. We all have our story and my hope here is to provide guidance to those who need it. So here we go.... Embrace … Continue reading Things I wish I did years ago…
The tapestry of life
Life is this intricate tapestry filled with many different patterns that ultimately take their own unique twists and turns to create the design, as you follow the tapestries threads from the back they look jumbled..tied together and knotted with no real purpose. However, when you turn the tapestry over, you see exactly what each thread … Continue reading The tapestry of life
15 ways to become the best version of yourself
15 ways to become your best and highest self
Gentle
Gentle is a fantastic word that I feel embraces the magical side of vulnerability. Gentle....implies patience, grace and class. Being gentle with yourself means you are honoring where you are...at this moment...without judgment. Simply allowing yourself to feel your feelings. When you honor yourself and are gentle with yourself you are giving yourself permission to … Continue reading Gentle
The real benefits of working with a Life Coach
In my previous blog Why a Life Coach? I provide a simple explanation to the question, why would I need a life coach? To take this one step further I wanted to share with you the benefits of working with a Life Coach and encourage you to make the choice to work with one, no matter where … Continue reading The real benefits of working with a Life Coach
Discovery through journaling…
Journaling has been an incredible healing and development tool in my life and also for those who have mentored me. Therapists, coaches and teachers all recommend journaling as a tool for healing from traumatic events as well as for personal development, goal setting, learning and discovering what is holding you back etc. I fully encourage … Continue reading Discovery through journaling…
Things to do while you are single..
I have always been in long term relationships or at least long term dating. I grew up in a dysfunctional home therefore I had no concept of what a "healthy relationship" was, I just knew I was happiest when I was in a relationship, even if it wasn't good for me. I used to call … Continue reading Things to do while you are single..
How to start Journaling – Keystone Habit
Journaling can be a critical tool to help you advance in your personal healing process. For example, a journal can be used to record your trauma related recovery struggles and accomplishments or to identify – and work through – difficult emotions. Reflection of past journals also help to hold you accountable - when you write … Continue reading How to start Journaling – Keystone Habit
