In a way, all human relationships have the same problem. Whether we are talking about a casual conversation or a more committed relationship, two people often struggle over the smallest details. In a short term conversation, even between strangers, both parties often vie over what direction the conversation will take, or who will be the […]
Having children is at times a mountain to climb with hidden pitfalls waiting for us to slip up and fall on our faces. Yet, when we get back up, there is the most beautiful sunrise. We start again, we learn, improve, and adapt. There is no roadmap to the top of the mountain. We make […]
Growing up, I never liked working within teams. Negative experiences at school and early jobs I held marred my judgment and frequently curbed my enthusiasm to collaborate. I am a type A personality, a very hard worker and a perfectionist at heart – I always expect high quality. Working with others who didn’t take their […]
by Candella Like many others, I was very excited when I first read the Celestine Prophecy 20 years ago and saw the explanations of the Control Dramas. Of course, I recognized those Control Dramas being played out everywhere I turned, by everyone I knew. I could easily identify that my father was mostly an Intimidator, […]
A mother wrote me recently, “How can I heal the conflicts with my daughter?” Her family feels that they are walking on eggshells so as to not upset her. This mother believes her daughter is using the “Poor Me” control drama to get things she wants from her family. Her daughter tries to gain power […]
Regardless of your political beliefs, the constant barrage of news and debates can be frustrating and exhausting. It is hard to go anywhere, physically or virtually, without finding the various issues of the day being discussed and analysed. The stress created by conversations related to political ideologies only seems to increase over time. It is […]
We’ve all heard the expression “It takes a village” in reference to the raising of children. And it’s true, it does take numerous people to successfully nurture children, give them the experiences that enable a well rounded life, whilst allowing the parents to maintain some sense of self. What we forget is that as we […]
Time and again, I’ve seen articles, posts, and quotes that advise, “If you want to be more positive, remove negative people from your life.” And when I’ve read this advice, I always have an intense internal reaction. I have experienced the pain of loss and abandonment, and every time this message comes around, I think […]
We’ve all been there. We have a friend, loved one, partner or co-worker who starts complaining about how life has dealt them some pretty rotten hands. They go on and on. They’re inconsolable. We may care and want to help them, but we may find ourselves needing space from their constant pessimism and complaining, which […]
The holiday season is upon us once again and as always, it is a lot. A lot of energy, a lot of noise, a lot chaos, a lot of love. We are commonly told that the joy is in giving rather than receiving, and that the most important part of this season is being with […]
