Countless times a day there are Facebook status updates, Twitter feeds, and Foursquare check-ins – claim our attention. Human connection, the intricate and complex ability that differs us from most mammals, is changing before our eyes. We may be interacting, but are we registering it internally? Many of us wonder whether we are losing our.. read more →
With so many ideas and fantasy’s about what the ideal love looks like, it can be easy for the mind to create conflict and unhappiness. One of my favorite spiritual teachers, Eckhart Tolle, explains how one can move from addictive relationships to enlightened relationships. Below is an excerpt from Eckhart’s book, The Power of Now… read more →
Change is a common thread that runs through people’s minds. Our brains get hard wired over time and our behaviors and thought patterns become almost impossible to change. The good news is science has recently proven that the brain can create new wiring. It is possible to change your habits by shifting your thinking. So.. read more →
Today we remember an event that greatly impacted our lives. The September 11th attacks brought mass destruction to our attention. We think about those who lost loved ones and bring compassion to them. As you bring compassion to emotional distress, it helps alleviate another’s suffering and pain you feel within yourself. Take a moment to.. read more →
Our society largely focuses on love. This can bring up emotions that range from excitement, joy, and happiness to unmet expectations, pain, and disappointment. But, on a day that is so concentrated on love, why do we feel so much unhappiness and lack? One thing I know for sure is whether we have a romantic partner.. read more →
People say the key to a successful relationship is communication. However, we can get caught in old habits and patterns of communication. Wether it be something we learned from our parents or a defensive way of responding from past pain, it’s important to learn to communicate effectively. Expressing your thoughts and feelings can be challenging.. read more →
You look in the mirror while you’re getting ready for a hot date. Futzing with your pants- you wonder, “Do I look fat?” Fixing your hair-you worry, “Does my hair look okay?” Your negative self-talk can be unending. Sigh. Going on a date can be like one long job interview. But, obviously, you won’t get.. read more →
You could be at work, the grocery store, or at a social event. You could be hanging out with friends, in a relationship, married, or simply single. Whether you’re surrounded by people or not, from time to time, you might feel lonely. With text messaging, IM-ing, e-mails, speed dating and voicemail, it’s easy to lack.. read more →
You’re looking for that special someone- the perfect match you’d like to spend the rest of your life with. Fishing for a man can bring in a lot of catches on the hook, but most need to be thrown back in; not because of a flaw on the man’s part, but because he isn’t YOUR.. read more →
Growing up you read fairy tales about Prince Charming. You always dreamed about falling in love and couldn’t wait to ‘live happily ever after….’ The reality is- nobody ever tells you the truth about marriage. That’s why Ylonda Gault Caviness wrote, “8 Things No One Tells You About Marriage: The surprising, enlightening, and sometimes hard.. read more →