...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: I’m trying to...

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 leads to peace...