We’re born alone, we live alone, we die alone. Only through our love and friendship can we create the illusion for the moment that we’re not alone. – Orson Welles That quote pretty much sums up the mainstream ideology that I see on a regular basis. Independence, autonomy, self-sufficiency – that’s what everyone seems […]
Presence/Mindfulness
A lesson in gratitude from traffic
This weekend I had the delightful experience of being in a boatload of traffic. As soon as we thought we were in the clear, boom. More traffic. It was excruciating on some levels, I will admit, but I was reminded of a quote a friend posted on Facebook the day before: Nothing in the world […]
I do? Figure out your relationship and say it with confidence.
When you work with couples and people experiencing problems in their relationships, some weeks are better than others. Couples generally come in angry, frustrated and disconnected, and individuals are wrangling with all kinds of fears. But nothing is more rewarding than helping work through these negative feelings to get to the other side. I do […]
How Buddhism Can Save Your Relationship – 4 Mantras to Live By
I will admit, there is much about Buddhism I don’t know of or understand. I do know, however, that if you were to truly embrace certain aspects of Buddhism, your relationship will thank you for it. I had another topic scheduled for this week on the blog, but I came across this 3-minute video from […]
The Best Valentine’s Day Present You Can Give
Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone! Today I’m going to be talking about the best V-Day gift that you can give – whether it’s to yourself if you’re single, or to your partner if you have one. That present isn’t chocolates, roses or even diamonds, but it’s the gift of awareness and presence. Let me explain. So […]
