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Why Successful People Still Feel Unfulfilled: Healing the Hidden Wounds Behind Achievement
Last weekend, I encountered two profound insights about the human condition that truly sparked my interest. At a social event, a conversation with a high net-worth financial manager unfolded around a puzzling question: Why do successful people who seem to 'have it...
Love vs. Codependency: How to Heal When Love Hurts
Codependent relationships thrive on silent agreements. Do you ever feel like you're shrinking yourself to fit someone else's fears? This isn't love—it's codependency. The Anatomy of Codependency At the heart of a codependent relationship lies a silent agreement each...
Love Lies: Myths About Love That Destroy Love
Love is a crucial human need, driving our greatest achievements and deepest sorrows. If love is so vital, why do we often misunderstand it? I've always been fascinated by love, experiencing its light and dark sides. Through my journey, I've learned to distinguish...
Why We Hurt Those We Love: Truth About Emotional Projection
Have you ever pondered why we tend to be harshest with those we love the most? When discussing this with my clients, common responses for this emotional projection stems from: Perhaps we take each other for granted. Maybe the intrigue is lost because we have too much...
Unspoken Expectations without Agreements Destroy Relationships
Expectations without agreements in relationships create silent resentments. I’m not sure how so many of us, myself included, started mistaking self-sacrifice for love. We not only harbor this confusion but also project it onto others. "You've been such a great mom to...
All True Love Requires Self-Love First – Happy Love Day
Today is a wonderful day to dive into some real talk about love – Wise Love as opposed to emotional love. The kind that starts with YOU and never leaves you hurt and broken. All true love requires self-love first because without self-love, we look for fulfillment...
Surrender and Gratitude in Pain: Coping When Nothing Else Works
When faced with pain, surrender and gratitude become powerful tools. My heart is broken as I write this. My baby niece, who has already had one surgery on her hand due to sepsis after a small cut from a fall in the snow, may need yet another one. Her little body is...
Creating Joy in Holidays: Avoid These Common Pitfalls
Why Holidays Can Feel More Stressful Than Joyful Creating joy in holidays isn’t about doing more but being present. No matter how excited you are about the holidays or your vacation, and how beautiful your intentions are, being aware of these 3 common Joy Kills will...
Finding Purpose When Holidays Bring Pain
Facing Loss and Finding Purpose During the Holidays A friend who is facing the uphill battle of going through the holidays after losing her 17 year old a few months texted me and gave me the advice that I am using to light up my holidays and my life (finding her...
Watch Your Beliefs – They Can Run You Over or Release You
beliefs run in the background of our consciousness, directing and controlling us in all matters big and small. The thoughts and feelings we keep allowing and entertaining in our consciousness begin to influence our behavior. The three of them together, thoughts,...