Category Archives: Relationship with Self

Releasing Emotion

Getting physical. Recently, I’ve been taking Pilates and yoga, dancing, and exploring acupuncture in an attempt to get more in touch with my emotions. I had been feeling stuck, and I sensed it was because I hadn’t dealt with some … Continue reading

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How to Make Wise Life Choices

Are you one of the millions of Americans are asking themselves today what they are doing, where they are going, and what  they want to do with the rest of their lives? Faced with a myriad of options, many become … Continue reading

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Wanted: Burning Bush

Where is a burning bush when you need one? I’ve been waiting for clarity and direction for some time now, and no lightning bolts of inspiration have hit. Or have they? Maybe insight is whispered, not shouted. Maybe we find … Continue reading

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Slaying Dragons

After ninety minutes of “This planet is lining up with that planet in that house,” all I could remember was one sentence: “This stage of your life is about slaying dragons.” My friend Jim, a brilliant astrologer, was reviewing my … Continue reading

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An Unwelcomed Dinner Guest

It’s Saturday night, and I’m seated at one of Greensboro, North Carolina’s finest restaurants. My dinner is a treat; I’ve been in an all-day workshop, and the day has been intense. The small bistro sits proudly in Greensboro’s historic district. … Continue reading

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Dreaming About The One

I can’t wait for this day to be over. Tonight, I have a special date. “This man could be ‘the one,’” I half-jokingly told a girlfriend. He meets many of the qualifications on my ideal partner profile. He is handsome, … Continue reading

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The Power of Vulnerability

This wonderful clip is on the power of vulnerability. It features a researcher with a great sense of humor Brene Brown. http://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability.html. My friend Greg McVoy sent me it to me. His timing was impeccable; I’ve been thinking a lot … Continue reading

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Making Peace With Chaos

The quintessential Virgo, I like order. My house is straight, my desk free of clutter, and nothing in my refrigerator is past its expiration date. Order gives me the illusion of control; when things are in order I feel all … Continue reading

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Aloneness Vs. Loneliness

Several years ago, a friend introduced me to the Osho Zen Tarot deck. There are fifty-six cards in the deck, each with a beautiful illustration and poignant message. Often as a part of my morning meditation, I shuffle the cards, … Continue reading

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Dancing with a Demon

Last Saturday night I came face to face with a demon. I attended a dinner hosted by Black Tie International, a social club of gay men who meet several times a year for a black-tie dinner. About thirty men attended; … Continue reading

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