Feb 5, 2018 | Personal Growth
intentional growth “It’s Never too Late to Begin Again” -Julia Cameron “…You have not grown old, and it is not too late to dive into your increasing depths where life calmly gives out its own secret.” – Rainer Maria Rilke, Das Stundenbauch We can all awaken from...
Jan 5, 2018 | Personal Growth
core issues Core Issues I dreamed recently of a young man climbing inside the hollow trunk of a standing tree. He shimmied through the trunk to remove an undetonated bomb that had been there a long time. I believe my dream is calling my attention to a “core issue”,...
Dec 5, 2017 | Personal Growth
disappointment Disappointment Disappointment in relationships is a universal fact of life to which we are all subject. Betrayals, large and small can only happen to those who care enough to be in relationship—everyone who loves gets hurt in some way. Everyone who...
Nov 5, 2017 | Personal Growth
under the spell Under The Spell …of the narcissist’s charm What is so attractive about a person who is pathologically self-absorbed and enjoys manipulating and exploiting others? Their charismatic charm, often good looks and flashy appearance, talent, success, and...
Oct 5, 2017 | Personal Growth
meaning Meaning “Let me tell you a story…” It is the oldest invitation in human experience. Our stories are an invitation to relationship and thereby an invitation to meaning. To be a person is to have a story to tell. Humans are natural storytellers and we constantly...
Sep 5, 2017 | Personal Growth
healing Healing “What is hidden and secret quietly erodes mental health and trust and connection. Only once secrets are acknowledged and brought into the open can healing begin.” (Slobhan Darrow: “The darkness and the light”, Duke Magazine Special Issue 2017, The...
