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The Spiritual/Life Journey as Surfing

admin — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:57:56 +0000

We really aren’t in control of what waves life sends our way. We do have the choice of whether to fight them, sink, or do the best we can to ride them with as much grace as possible!

Thoughts on Relating with Men

admin — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:11:12 +0000

Relating with men feels like a mixed bag to me. “Some of my best friends are men!” In fact, a lot of them are! I have two sons that I really enjoy relating to. Of my colleagues at RRC, I feel most comfortable with the men in many ways. On the other hand, I feel [...]

Moving Beyond the Power Struggle

admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:01:06 +0000

Remember the song that said “For everything…, turn, turn turn, there is a season…, turn turn, turn.” This is a phrase from Ecclesiastes that provides deep reflection on some automatic behaviors in relationships. After the “Romantic Stage” of all relationships there comes a period in which the partners feel hurt and betrayed by each [...]

MAKING 2012 YOUR BEST YEAR YET

admin — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:58:38 +0000

One of my favorite poets, Mary Oliver, once posed the poetic question, “What will you do with your one wild and precious life?” I have found this to be a wonder-filled, thought and action-provoking question, and one that is particularly poignant as we leap into 2012 (which coincidently happens to be a Leap Year). Another [...]

Being Present: Avoiding the Reactivity Trap

admin — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 18:26:53 +0000

Here’s a concept that I’ve been finding really helpful of late. It’s called “The Shelf,” and it’s the place where I can rest my “baggage” when I find that my buttons are getting pushed by something. The best example I can think of is when I’m trying - REALLY trying – to listen to something [...]

Conversations for Connection: Cultivating Community in the 21st Century

admin — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 23:05:11 +0000

Hello and welcome to the RRC blog community! Now that we have launched our new website, we will be adding new and thought-provoking blog posts on a regular basis. Our aim is to bring a fresh perspective that will inspire you to see your life and relationships through new eyes. As this is an interactive blog, we [...]