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Feel the feelings (yikes!)

| January 13, 2010 | 3 Comments

“What type are you?” is a question I began studying when obtaining a Masters Degree in counseling. I was introduced, then, to typology–understanding what makes a person tick by digging down to understand gifts, talents, differing strengths. We’re each built and carved out–certainly!!–as luscious and special individuals. Yet there’s some great wisdom in learning more about patterns of [...]

Go find that scented candle + light the light

| December 13, 2009 | 2 Comments

i had a fun conversation the other day with one of my great Susan friends. and as we chatted about trying to pay attention to our lives better, she asked me:  “what’s a good way to say that?” and out of my mouth–before i even took a second to think–came the words “oh i think [...]

living authentically by Noticing the No’s (one inch at a time)

| November 13, 2009 | 4 Comments

Maybe it’s just me, but I’ve been raised to ‘keep people happy’–to go along to get along–to nod and Agree. To play nice with others. Yes indeedy, those are wonderful things.  But in truth, that Agreeing- mode tends to limit you when you have a differing opinion from the others, when you see it from [...]