When we face our feelings and begin to understand them, we discover more truth, love, and magic. … More
Is fear/anger a choice?
When we are provoked, our partners and most humans seem unsatisfactory.
When we’re looking for flaws or scapegoats, we’re surrounded. Anything that’s different from the ideal we’ve conjured up is an excuse to cringe or attack.
When we’re not interested in resolving the differences, they seem insurmountable. We’d rather be right than validate somebody else’s view or reach a compromise (that’s the last thing we want).
As long as somebody else is wrong, we have grounds for dislike. We have an argument to stand on, maybe even a principle to defend, by God.
But when we open up to love, love moves the spotlight from our differences to our sameness. And our differences can seem insignificant … mostly because they are. When we’re open to resolution, to a win-win, it can be easy to find one.
So, how do we avoid getting provoked? And how do we open up to resolution once we are provoked?
We open up to love. We choose to feel love. We choose to feed love. And that can be as simple as closing our eyes and taking a deep breath with the intention of letting love replace fear.… More
What makes you feel safe and loved?
The candy dish is familiar โ it’s always on the receptionist’s desk and full of root beer barrels. Marie is the receptionist; her dad is dying, and he has been dying for a long time. He loves root beer barrels. Knowing this, his nurse brings him a bag every week, enough to share with his daughter. Her eyes sparkle and water as she explains.
Tradition comforts us and makes us feel grounded โ regardless of what’s caving in around us.
Whether it’s pizza on Friday nights or an annual celebration, it reminds us that somebody stands with us. We feel known and appreciated. Celebrating a tradition with somebody says “I love you” or “you’re important to me” … with actions, rather than words.
My husband Sam and I kiss before dinner every night. It reminds us to take a deep breath and really be with each other. We’ve all seen couples eating at the same table, but not with each other.
Traditions remind us to show up! Granted, YOU can get lost in an elaborate tradition. If you keep it simple, you’re more apt to stay present and satisfy its purpose.
Let’s say it’s his birthday: If you eat dinner at your favorite neighborhood restaurant and surprise him with a gift on his pillow, honoring him is the main event.… More
Yes! Authentic is always love!
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What do you see?
What we see in the world reflects what we see in ourself. And to see love is to know love wins.… More
You!
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