It’s extraordinary how much influence our family-of-origin can have on us far into our adulthood. Of course, this influence can be nurturing or toxic. There’s been much said about the effects of bad mothering on the child. This led to a generation (or more) of mothers obsessed with doing the …
be awake.
Start With A Vision
Sometimes I'm not a nice person. When I'm on auto pilot, I call people ugly. I really get a rush out of swearing, particularly when my husband is around because it really irritates him. I'm a hothead and I like to yell and slam doors. I've lied to friends, cheated at games and when I was …
To the Mind that is Still, the Whole Universe Surrenders
“To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders.” - Lao Tzu How much is too much when it comes to emotion? Many people fear emotional implosion or explosion. Some fear a complete disintegration of the ego – control is necessary to hide and tame one’s inner demons lest they tear you …
