Does Hard Work Justify Existence?

Quote from Abraham Most people have a hard time delegating, or even wanting to delegate, because you have been justifying your existence through your hard work, and you equate success with struggle; you equate results with struggle. And so, you sort of wear your struggle like a badge of honor. And all of that is opposite of allowing the Well-being. The only thing that ever matters in success or achievement …

Moving On Without Forgiveness

Process of Illumination Journal July 3, 2012 As the birthday of a particular close family member approaches, I am faced with a painful dilemma.  In past years, because we share a close bond but are separated by distance, I would have called with good wishes and excitement for the excuse to chat. This year, however, I’m not sure what to do. What is troubling me is that, due to a …

“Solo” Doesn’t have to mean “Alone”

From February 7, 2011 SUDDENLY SOLO: A NETWORK OF NEWLY INDEPENDENT WOMEN I know what it’s like to live through a very traumatic divorce.  During that time in my life, it became painfully clear to me that the support and resources available to women and their children are very hard to find and, even then, they lack the understanding and compassion that can only come from those who have gone …

Today’s Miracle

Today’s Miracle November 22, 2011 Today my client, after a session where she seemed quite distracted, told me, with tears in her eyes, that my mother had been in the session with us the entire time and she did not know whether she could/should tell me or not.  She said my mother’s energy was very strong and she was very loud, asking my client over and over to please tell …

The Little Voice

From March 1, 2010 In the past three years or so, it seems that the world has exploded with new ways of communicating.  In early 2007, I had never sent a text message and had barely heard of Facebook, but by May of that year, my reliance on both those mediums had grown incredibly. A major reason for that was the Jarvis Reunion, because I had reconnected with so many …

Clarity

Just came across this today. It’s from May 7, 2009 but was never posted.  Must be a good reason for that. CLARITY Funny, how breakthroughs often happen without warning.  There we are, living our lives, struggling with the difficulties that are thrown in our path and begging the universe for a break in the drama.  Sometimes it seems as though there will never be a resolution to our problems and …

Inspired Living Post

From April 24, 2010 For my new Inspired Living segment on Newstalk 1010’s Buddha Lounge Show, it occurs to me that I have created a whole new job description for myself: Look for everything that’s good in the world. Talk about it. Write about it. Teach others to do the same. What could be better than that??? This is the first in a regular series of articles I will be …

Adrift

Well, here I am.Adrift. Floating in the middle of the Sea. I am alone On a raft No one here but me. The anchor had been severed Thank God But now the Lifelines, too. Even the Beacon’s light is out What am I to do? The Moon is Full tonight It Illuminates the air. Still, no compass and alone Edging toward despair. Until the answer emerges It has encircled me …

What is Imago Therapy?

1. Happiness is relational Our greatest happiness in life can stem from a great marriage or long-term romantic relationship.  It’s often the source of great sadness and disappointment too. When you break your leg, you can fully expect to be healed.  But broken hearts have proven harder for couples counselors to fix.  That’s because psychotherapy is a relatively new field, in which approaches which create lasting change are still emerging …