Category: life
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A prayer
Oh Divine Mother of mine! As I sit in my meditation room, I have just finished praying for guidance—for our family and for each of us to find the way back to the source. Help us learn the strength to navigate this time and age, to discern what truly matters.…
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Breaking Free from Negative Relationship Cycles
Relationships are often our greatest sources of joy—but when we feel disconnected, they can also bring pain and frustration. Over my years as a therapist, I’ve witnessed the profound transformation that can occur when couples recognize and break free from the negative cycles that keep them stuck. Inspired by the…
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a snowy day in the heart
today is a white heavy snow day, and it’s absolutely beautiful to just sit at home. the quiet wraps around me like a soft blanket, and the music plays gently in the background. I’m not very good with music, not at all, even though I’ve been learning to play the…
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The pain of Motherhood
This morning, as I sat waiting for my daughter, a quiet ache settled in—a familiar one that seems to live in the heart of every mother. Motherhood is filled with joy, but there’s a hidden layer of pain, too. The kind that comes from loving someone so deeply that you…
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Spiritual Bypass – A Barrier to Authentic Healing
Spiritual bypass refers to the tendency to use spiritual practices or beliefs as a way to avoid facing unresolved emotional or psychological issues. It’s a form of defense mechanism where individuals lean on spirituality to cover their pain, rather than addressing and working through the core of their suffering. This…
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THE BEAUTY OF DEPENDENCE
In today’s fast-paced world, we often take pride in our independence. We like to think of ourselves as self-sufficient beings, capable of navigating life on our own. But nature, with its storms and its power, humbles us. A sudden calamity can strip away everything we hold dear—our homes, our jobs,…
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Love’s Resilience
This morning, as the sun streamed through the windows of my office, casting a gentle glow on the faces before me, I was reminded once again why couple counseling holds such a special place in my heart. I had the privilege of meeting with a couple, each on their own…
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A reflection on healing and recovery
This morning, as I bid farewell to a client, my heart felt unusually heavy. The progress we seemed to be making suddenly felt overshadowed by a single moment that reminded me of the complex journey of healing and recovery. My client, who had been making significant strides, arrived under the…
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The Art of Nourishing Your Inner World
Imagine for a moment that your mind is a garden. The thoughts you plant, the attention you water them with, and the information you feed them, all contribute to the landscape of this inner sanctuary. Just as a well-tended garden blossoms, so too can your mental space, when nurtured with…
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Embracing Life’s Cycle: Lessons from Nature on Harmony and Coexistence
Reflecting on my client’s observation this morning about two trees – one flourishing and the other withering – sharing the same soil, a profound metaphor for life’s intricate interconnections unfolded. The notion that one tree might be thriving at the expense of another sparked a deep contemplation about the dynamics…
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