Has anyone ever told you that you feel “too much?”Are you sometimes overwhelmed by the pain in the world? Over the years, did you learn to avert your eyes so others wouldn’t feel uncomfortable? And, have you noticed how often they count on you to know what they are feeling even and especially when they …
When did you first hear those words? I can’t tell you how old I was or what I was doing when I first heard my mother direct those words at me. Had I peed my pants? Or perhaps hit my sister? Or broken a toy? Who knows. But the power of those three words was …
This is where I grew up. When I was a preteen and an adolescent, the trailer wasn’t so grungy. But the trees weren’t so lush and green either. That shed in the background is where I raised fifty baby pheasant from egg to adulthood, and later two young raccoons. It would also eventually become an …
No, your partner isn’t tempted to have an affair because they aren’t attracted to you anymore. You may worry that is true. They may think that is true. But if your partner is thinking about “straying,” chances are, your partner doesn’t feel like you get them anymore. And when we feel like the person closest …
Has anyone ever told you that “you should be ashamed of yourself?” For most of us, words like that often create an immediate rush of blood to the face and feelings of being “small.” And it can be a particularly compelling admonishment if said by a parent or a partner. How do you respond? Some of us might feel obliged …
Shame expert, Brene Brown, brings vulnerability to her work in ways which move and inspire millions. Her depth of sincerity and the naked way she shares her emotions and internal thoughts are stunning! If you haven’t seen how exquisite vulnerability can evoke personal empowerment, you want to see this powerful woman in action. Brown’s courageous …
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