As Autumn and I were discussing her article, Letting Go of Anger in Relationships, we realized how much it resonated with my own relationship. Our stories may all be slightly or even totally different, but we can all relate to each other once we have an understanding of how we compete for energy. I think […]
The other day my 4-year-old stood up on a kitchen chair, pointed a finger at his Dad and said, loudly, “Hey, hey, stop talking over me. You’re talking over me.” While I originally brought it up to a friend of mine as a cute, clever story about my child, it sparked a conversation about how […]
Creating and maintaining healthy boundaries is a life skill. It requires a confidence that allows us to feel as though we deserve to be respected, and though it seems many of us are born with it, often it slowly wanes over time. As our childish innocence falls to the side, we try to figure out […]
by Candella A little about my spiritual journey: Once upon a time, I went to a little Church of Christ in a little town in Northeastern Arkansas. I didn’t go every week, but I went when my parents took me. My Grandparents helped to found that Church, they were part of the team that […]
One of the most empowering lessons I’ve ever learned was about the power of choice. I learned a great deal about the power of choice from some circumstances in which the person involved had little or no choice available. I’d like to share a few of those stories with you here. The first story comes […]
By Candella Wow, just so much wow. As many know, I have been passionate about The Celestine Prophecy for 20 years or so. When I first read it, I said it seemed to put many of the things I already felt to be true into such a wonderful package. It also helped me better understand some […]
It’s often easier to remember the bad experiences in life, than the good. When unfortunate things happen, we can have a tendency to invest significant energy in thinking about what’s gone wrong. Increasing our experience and depth of gratitude can balance out many negativities we hold on to. When good thoughts, memories, and feelings occupy […]
We have a way of fearing change that affects our ability to flow from one direction to another. Transition can be a difficult thing for everyone, especially when we are blind-sided by it. But, we must remember that every event in our life has an important reason. Becoming aware of the deeper meaning of each […]
Gratitude has become one of the most commonly recommended forms of self care and while I, like many others, have heard about gratitude journals, gratitude stones, and daily gratitude practices for years, I didn’t really believe it would work until I experienced it for myself. In theory, the idea of staying grateful for what we […]
“Forever is composed of Nows” ~ Emily Dickinson Every month, the New Moon is the perfect time for new beginnings, dealing with change, and to pause and reflect. On April 30 (3:27 PM Central Time; the time and day depends on where you live), the New Moon will be in the patient, steady, determined, and […]
