“I wish that every human life might be pure transparent freedom.” ~Simone de Beauvoir
I have come across a treasure trove of useful articles about relationship recently. If you are interested in deepening in your exploration of relationship, any of them, then be sure to take a look.
From Sibyl Chavis at Possibility of Today: 30 Tips for a Great Relationship From Tess Marshall at The Bold Life: ... Read entire article
“To a mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders.”
~Chang Tzu
It was a lightbulb moment for me when I realized how much I was moving away from life. It had been happening for years until I finally saw that pulling away in fear was my first response to people, situations, new possibilities.
Once I saw this tendency in the light of day, the jig was up. I learned to ... Read entire article
“In spite of all similarities, every living situation has, like a newborn child, a new face, that has never been before and will never come again. It demands of you a reaction that cannot be prepared beforehand. It demands nothing of what is past. It demands presence, responsibility; it demands you.”
~Martin Buber
What is the #1 problem in relationships, a major source of unhappiness, and ... Read entire article
“Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I will meet you there.”
~Rumi
There is a simple way to improve any relationship. And it’s called listening. I don’t mean listening while you are formulating your response, or listening but assuming you already know what is going to be said, or listening while you are answering an email or watching TV.
I mean listening – with openness, ... Read entire article
“When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you.”
~African proverb
In the last post, we saw that when we tell the truth about our challenging relationships, the only solution is to look within. Where previously we might have blamed or criticized another, we discovered that the true source of the problem is our own unexamined thoughts and feelings. When we are willing ... Read entire article
“All violence is the result of people tricking themselves into believing that their pain derives from other people and that consequently those people deserve to be punished.” ~Marshall Rosenberg
I met someone recently who pushes my buttons, and not the good ones. When I am around him, I feel irritated, there are judging thoughts running through my mind, I am trying to figure out how I can get away, I ... Read entire article
Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year! May 2010 be a banner year for you in every way.
You may not realize it, but there is a very connected community developing here at A Flourishing Life. Every reader of this blog has a compelling interest in knowing themselves so deeply that reality cannot be denied. We are joined in discovering wonder in the ordinary moment and a heart overflowing with gratitude for ... Read entire article
“The experience of separateness arouses anxiety; it is, indeed, the source of all anxiety.” Erich Fromm
Communication is all about the heart. No matter how serious the conversation or the stakes involved, we want to connect, to understand, and be understood. A successful communication is so fulfilling because the separation between ourselves and the person we are speaking with softens or disappears entirely. We feel closer, ... Read entire article
For many years I have moved toward inner peace and happiness. Each day I wake with happy thoughts. I am enjoying my retirement which includes many activities I enjoy. The Universe time and time again seems to manifest my every desire…
Except for my 35 year marriage in which my wife and I have constantly grown apart. I am active, strong, and at a healthy weight. She is not active and has more than doubled her weight. When I ... Read entire article
In Part 1 of these essential guidelines, we addressed honesty in communication by asking the question, “Is it true?” The remaining three guidelines discussed below invite a deeper contemplation of what we bring to our relationships.
This question invites us to reflect on the content of what we express in the world. Do you gossip? Do you facilitate your own and others’ personal drama? ... Read entire article
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