When starting a path of self-discovery there are some surprises along the way. Working on improving ourselves or finding a spiritual path does not mean that everything is going to be easy or that we’ll get a free ride. In fact, sometimes shining a light on what is happening inside ourselves can actually cause some […]
Getting A Grip On Emotions
Romantic relationships are the most emotionally-charged parts of our lives. When there is a lot at stake, we realize at our core that these relationships contain the possibilities of our greatest happiness, and also our greatest losses. This is an area where negative emotions tend to fester and where our worst behaviors can manifest. Highly-charged […]
Way To Fix A Broken Relationship
Most of us have dealt with a relationship break up at one time or another, but for many couples repairing what is wrong and facing the problems to stay together is important. A lot of things can be done to keep a relationship alive. If both people are willing to work together and take responsibility […]
3 Tips To Start A Meditation Practice
If you haven’t experienced the peace and tranquility that comes from meditation, consider starting a practice. Meditation allows us to tap into an inner peace that comes from going inward and connecting with a higher source. Through a regular practice, people find that they feel calmer, more peaceful, and happier. Here are some tips for […]
For Better Or For Worse: The Power Of Acceptance
Whether you are single or in a relationship, practicing acceptance is important. Acceptance brings with it a sense of being present, embracing the moment, and no longer resisting the inevitable. For people in relationships, acceptance of your partner is critical to creating a sense of safety together. When you feel accepted, the message comes across […]
An Amazing Relationship Starts With You
It takes two people to create a strong healthy relationship, but if one person is acting destructively or undervaluing their own self-worth, their capacity for connecting with others will be weakened. This why the saying that “two halves create a whole” is not really true. The most wonderful relationships (of all kinds!) are possible when […]
Stuck In A Rut? Here’s The Way Out
Too often, people get stuck in a rut when a change needs to happen. A lot of us brush this “rut” off as not a big deal and something that we can passively wait to blow on by. However, that helpless feeling of being stuck can really take a toll. When a change that needs […]
Get Comfortable With Making Changes—Big Or Small
People make small changes every day, but most of those changes aren’t life altering. For most of us, when we are faced with a decision on a grand scale, it’s much more difficult. However, when there is an understanding of The 5 Stages of Change, it’s a lot easier to implement change—big or small. The […]
The Seeds Of A Healthy Relationship
Anything we give our attention to grows stronger, including relationships. If we go through a period of demise or disconnect from our partner, it’s often the case that our attention was elsewhere, or in the wrong place. Most relationships grow stronger when care, love, and respect is shared between two people. This is similar to […]
Happy And Healing Thoughts To Feel Good
Did you know that the brain loves positive energy? When you focus on positive emotions and thoughts, it’s possible to feel better and even end depressive thoughts. This is not just repeating positive affirmations or trying to think positive but not feeling it, it is tapping into a greater source of positive energy. This source […]