Communication with Appreciation

Communication with Appreciation

“It’s important to make sure that we’re talking with each other in a way that heals, not in a way that wounds.” – Barack Obama   It’s hard to communicate sometimes.  Especially if we are overwhelmed, or resentful, or tired, or hungry, etc.… It can be real...
How to Open Up

How to Open Up

“We don’t talk about feelings in my family” she said.  “My parents get uncomfortable when I try to bring things up, so I mostly just don’t.”  She said they either get mad, defensive, or just shut down and change the subject, so what’s the use of trying to talk about...
The Illusion of Separation

The Illusion of Separation

We are one.  One with trees, one with stars, and one with each other.  We are all made of the same stuff and are interconnected in a beautifully harmonious way.   Our soul knows this, and the feeling is undeniable and unforgettable.  We were born with this...
5 Ways to Stop Overgiving

5 Ways to Stop Overgiving

Is there such a thing as being “too nice?”  How can you tell if you are overgiving?  Why do you feel compelled to overgive? Most of my clients, and friends, and myself if I am not practicing mindful awareness, have a tendency to overgive. This is because I’m really...