Have you heard of Tony Robbins, the really tall fire-walking motivational speaker? Honestly I never much cared for him. I thought he was too loud, over-the-top, obnoxious. But this weekend I caught a documentary on his seminars. I saw how he witnessed people with such compassion. He has a gift of saying exactly what they… Continue reading Perfection, Tony Robbins, and massive judgment
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A practice in trust
Are you a planner or more of a fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants-er? When I first discovered the joy of planning my schedule to fit in everything I loved and valued, I became hooked. I realized how much control I had to create a fulfilling life. Yet this summer when life got hard, I put so much pressure on… Continue reading A practice in trust
Who are you when the relationship falls away?
Last spring, after being in back-to-back relationships for a decade, I found myself single. That break-up was a long time coming but I didn't have the courage to end it. I was scared to put myself first because I didn't know who I was without someone else to love and support me. It was terrifying… Continue reading Who are you when the relationship falls away?
Would you make this vow?
Have you ever shared vows with a partner? I'm fascinated that we're taught to do this in marriage ceremonies, yet not with ourselves.While I've never been married, I've spent more time working through challenges in relationships to uphold our commitment to each other than I have with myself.After all, many of us have been raised to believe everything… Continue reading Would you make this vow?
Is judgment hurting your relationship?
I received a very unexpected lesson recently.. from broccoli! 🥦 I walked into the kitchen to find my boyfriend chopping broccoli with scissors! Have you ever seen anyone do this? It seemed so silly to me! When I first met him, his culinary specialties were smoothies and eggs (we've all been there)! Due to his lack of experience, I've seen him do lots of… Continue reading Is judgment hurting your relationship?
