Giving Permission for What is So
‘What is so’ means what is already in existence. Examples are “My wife is mad at me”, “I yelled at my child”, “We are fighting right now”, “I’m frustrated and don’t know what to say [...]
Love as the Ultimate Expression of the Self
I believe that the ultimate expression of any human being is love. Not that our other thoughts and feelings aren’t valid or real, but that at the source of it all, love is where we come from and seek to return to. We humans seem to be hardwired to seek the experience of love.
Changing Self vs. Changing Other
For me, the beauty of changing myself versus changing my partner is that I feel empowered to be a driver in the relationship I am in. When I focus on changing my wife, I am [...]
The Importance of Connection
The experience of being connected to the people around us is a fundamental component of our emotional well-being. Disconnected is loneliness and connected is loved. In loneliness, there is some sense of rejection from the world. In love, there is a sense of being accepted and welcomed in.
Communication is the Fabric of Relationship
Communication is the fabric of relationship. It is what connects us. What you are saying to your partner and how you are saying it deserve the utmost care and respect.