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Trying Too Hard
This is just a friendly reminder: if you are trying too hard you can stop at any time, even right now.
Yep, take an intentional breath, let go of the reigns of illusory control and relax for a few…
You know the difference between trying too hard and taking positive action. When you let go of the first, you open up space for the latter.
Enjoy. 
Seeing Patterns for What They Are
Humans can have some very interesting patterns. Thought patterns, language patterns, and behavior patterns. Interesting.
Some of these result in suffering for not only ourselves, but those around us. Seeing patterns for what they are can help.
A pattern is …
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The Space is Already Present
Trying to fight identity doesn’t work. Might actually drive you crazy.
When creating space for transformation to occur in your life, it is vital to remember that the space is already ever present. It is the recognition of the space …
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Identity is not the Enemy
In the recent post, Resistance to Change – The Stronghold of Identity, I highlighted the tendency to adhere to our ideas about life… down to the very core of who we think we are.
After waking up to the …
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Resistance to Change – The Stronghold of Identity
Life is a constant state of change, yet we resist. Sometimes our biggest resistance is to ourselves and our potential for growth.
I recently had a conversation with a loved one that led to me ask him if he would …
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Accept Yourself As Is
Just for a moment, accept yourself as is. Just as you are right now.
Really.
Let go of the ideas that you need to be different in some way or ways. Just for right now.
Love and accept who you …
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The Rules for Being Human
My mom passed these along to me when I was a teen. I found them in some of my belongings recently and breathed deeply with reverence as the wisdom certainly still holds today. Thanks, Mom! Read to the end for …
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Bible Thumping: An Apology and Appreciation
A little over a year ago, our family moved to a rural area centrally located in the Bible belt. Many of the acquaintances I have made consider themselves traditional Christians. Now, I am sure each person’s definition is a bit …
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Care to Unsubscribe? Response required!
How often do you get this invitation from someone who sends you email updates? Although there’s an unsubscribe link in each email I send, this is an official invite to reduce email clutter and stop receiving emails from me if …
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Guest Post: My Accidental Journey to Energy Healing
Bits and pieces of this story have been told here and there. Why do I share stories from my life? Stories help us learn about one another, and more importantly about ourselves. When we identify with a story we have …
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