...sometimes we are looking at two sides of the same coin, when what is actually required is an entirely new coin....

A small note: I use “you” here because that’s how blogs are often written, not because I know better. This is a path I’m walking too, right alongside you. There’s a subtle voice of doubt that can creep in when you start being real with yourself by naming what you need in a relationship, romantic or platonic.  Maybe I’m too demanding. Maybe I need to be more flexible. Maybe my expectations are too high. But if you listen carefully, you might notice another message underneath:

A Gentle End-of-Year Reflection for Alignment and Wisdom Many spiritual traditions, as well as people who have had near-death experiences, speak of a life review that occurs when we leave the physical body — a moment where we see clearly how we lived, loved, chose, and showed up. A yearly review is not the same thing, of course, but it offers a grounded reflection while we are still here. It allows us to check our alignment now, so we can consciously shape a way of being that

A Journey of Safety and Presence Note on terminology For this blog, I use ego to mean the constructed sense of self made of thoughts, memories, and patterns that helps us move through life, yet can veil our deeper nature when we identify with it. I recognize there is much more nuance. We all live with an ego. Some days it feels like a helpful guide; other days, it feels like a rigid gatekeeper. The ego can be in balance or out of balance, and noticing the difference can tran