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Honest as Compared to Indirect — Whole Being

This entry is part 5 of 11 in the series Whole Being

Whole Being — Honest as compared to indirect — we think that hedging or being polite is politically correct. What we end up with is a dishonest life.

On being connected: it’s tricky, relating without judging. It takes effort and presence.

This entry is part 12 of 17 in the series Lists to Explore

vulnerability is considered a weakness… fear of vulnerability is ingrained at a deep level, to our detriment, once we become adults.

This entry is part 4 of 7 in the series The Body Speaks

Compassion is a misunderstood word. Compassion is sometimes equated with “feeling sorry for,” and is often used as a bludgeon…

Learning flexibility — stop making excuses for continuing to do what doesn’t work — is an important part of living

This entry is part 11 of 17 in the series Lists to Explore

3 riffs on relating — ideas and concepts about exploring the depth of intimacy that is possible in an excellent relationship.

This entry is part 2 of 5 in the series Committment in Relationships

What Commitment Looks Like — we continue our look at the actions necessary for a relationship to thrive.

This entry is part 10 of 17 in the series Lists to Explore

Here are 9 ideas to improve any relationship, taken from my book, The. Best. Relationship. Ever.

There is a structure to excellent partnerships, which we call Elegant, Intimate Relating

Synopsis: relationships need maintenance. There’s no magic–there’s commitment to a way of relating