Lessons at 36

Since I was born on the 12th day of the month, I wanted to break these out into 12 lessons with 3 salient themes–Relationships, Happiness & Inner-Peace. It’s been a year of deep learning, growth and reflection. This is always a fun way to look forward to looking back. If you don’t want to readContinue reading “Lessons at 36”

5 Love Languages for Men

BY: Gary Chapman In One Line: A lot of simple, yet novel and easy ideas for improving communication and all aspects of a relationship…if you’re experiencing challenges or monotony, take a quick scan through this and see if you can get some good ideas to create a spark in your relationship. Introduction: ⁃ Anger isContinue reading “5 Love Languages for Men”

The Way to Love

BY ANTHONY DE MELLO In one line: Wow, this is so so good; bring awareness and understanding to yourself and your life to start releasing your programming & attachments and realize that you have everything you need right now, in this moment to be the happiest you’ve ever been. PROFIT & LOSS: QUOTE: “For whatContinue reading “The Way to Love”

State of Affairs

BY ESTHER PEREL In one line: A fresh perspective on marriage and relationships–lots of great questions and thoughts to ponder, along with ideas for creating some new sparks with your partner. Chapter 3 – Affairs are not what they used to be Chapter 6 – Jealousy Chapter 8 – To Tell or Not to TellContinue reading “State of Affairs”

Co-Dependent No More

BY MELODY BEATTIE In one line: An oldie but a goodie. In one more line: If you’re unfamiliar with co-dependency, this is an excellent intro to it; in my experience, most relationships feature some degree of co-dependency that can often create lots of friction…worth the education. CHAPTER 1: ⁃ QUOTE: “It is not easy toContinue reading “Co-Dependent No More”

Burning Man & Beyond

I believe it nearly impossible to articulate the experience that is the Burn. It’s ontological. Unimaginable. Breath-taking. I’m using this as a tool for integration into my life versus an attempt to try and share the experience… “The real trouble with this world of ours is not that it is an unreasonable world, nor evenContinue reading “Burning Man & Beyond”

Lessons at 34

In one line: My gift back to the world–34 slices of unsolicited guidance in gratitude for another year of growth, love, and learning. When we fight for our limitations, we get to keep them; you will never exceed the person you decide to be The more we try to control, the more out of controlContinue reading “Lessons at 34”

10 Relationship Reflections

The end of a relationship tends to be a low point for most of us; it hurts to have something that you believed in and were once so sure about and then lose it, but it doesn’t have to be a referendum on you as a person. Of course we all make mistakes in relationships,Continue reading “10 Relationship Reflections”

Changing Your Relationship with “Feedback”

How would your life change if your orientation to feedback did?  That’s the question I was invited to ask myself, and now I’d like to challenge all of you to do the same.  Let’s start with a dive into feedback.  What is it and why the heck am I writing about it? Merriam-Webster defines itContinue reading “Changing Your Relationship with “Feedback””