Hope

In our current environment hope feels far away. Depression feels far more approachable and time appropriate. Yet, I chose to write about hope this month because it seems like something we need. Hope. A feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen. Hope seems to come from shifts in our every day … Continue reading Hope →

Stress Margin

Margin: The space between reasonable stress and unreasonable. I’m always curious about the real put together human that all of a sudden falls apart in public. Truly, there’s something sacred happening here. I have the urge to put out construction signs and say, “Caution Ahead, give this human some space, they are going to need … Continue reading Stress Margin →

Re-Engage the Body to Heal

Photo by Miguel Bruna on Unsplash For healing, the body leads; the conduit of output as input. . . . . . . . . Felt in the far back molars of the jaw, stress saran wrap clings to the body. While the body takes on the occupation as a stress manager, it is unlikely to be a … Continue reading Re-Engage the Body to Heal →

Peace and Suffering

Without the experience of suffering would all good and peace just be ignored and expected?

Projection

Projection can occur in our relationships when we feel powerless. It can act as avoidance of conflict and is likely to show up passively in other relationships.

Mindfulness and the Tongue

The practice of mindfulness provides space to learn how the body postures when stressed, relaxed, or happy.

Mindfulness and Isolation

Our thoughts are apart of us, they are not the sole vote of our identity. On the other hand, if we have difficulty allowing the movement of thoughts, we can feel isolated and stuck.

Resistance to Mindfulness

I consider for a moment what it's like to be connected to the present. I quickly recall, like abrasive film strips, my last journey. It was too difficult, too painful, and far too overwhelming.

Addressing How Control Impacts Relationships

Addressing how control impacts relationships.

Emotional Inequality in Relationships, Part 2

Ways we can promote emotional equality in our relationships.