Relationships

  By Linda Carroll  When we think about what we’re looking for in a partner, one of the most important criteria is someone who can love and value us as the unique beings we are, with all of our imperfections and strengths. Our partner’s acceptance instills in us feelings of …

By Alecia Rice Q: Things have gotten so confusing lately. I used to think that I had it all together, but I don’t feel that I know much of anything now. I see so many conflicting stories with differing narratives of what’s happening. Nothing seems to align anymore. How do …

By Debra Landwehr Engle Imagine that a three–year–old says to you, “I’m bad. I don’t deserve to be loved.” How would you respond? Without hesitation, you would scoop up that three–year–old in your arms and say, “Of course, you deserve to be loved. Don’t ever let anyone tell you otherwise!” …

  By Tiffany Hinton  As our community struggles with the COVID-19 crisis, mothers are experiencing great changes as they try to find the “new normal.”This is especially true of working mothers, both those who worked outside the home and “momeprenuers” who own businesses and work from a home office. The …

By Alecia Rice Q: I’m a hot mess! I need some tools to deal with sheltering in place. What might I do to get through this long, challenging experience? — Cabin Fever Alecia: Dear Cabin Fever, Through the lens of higher consciousness, this is about so much more than catching a virus or sheltering in place. Conscious attention can be placed on the following to mine the internal gems that these circumstances present as higher opportunities …

By Alecia Rice Q: I’m so ungrounded and fearful lately. I feel like it’s controlling me. How can I change this?  —­ Fearfully Ungrounded A: Dear Fearfully Ungrounded, Fear is merely a thought, yet it can feel very real and solid. It spawns anxiety which controls and cripples us if …

By Kristi Derkacy There are a few things you should know before you join a women’s healing circle. You will be welcomed unconditionally, in whatever state you are in, exactly as you are. There is space for all of you, no matter what your stories are, how you feel about …

By Alecia Rice Q: I’m an only child. Mom’s aging and not in the best health. When I think of her passing, I get overwhelmed—not only with the heartbreak of it—but also the thought of dealing with her possessions and important paperwork because she’s terribly unorganized. Any advice on making …

By Alecia Rice Q: I’ve been accused of being “judgy” which surprises me. This brings up the question as to how we know when we’re judging someone, have attachments, or still have our own unhealed places that require further attention? ­— Judgy Judy A: Dear Judgy Judy, This is an …

By Alecia Rice Q: I’m a recently remarried, middle-aged woman. I have good communication with my husband, but I’m still shy about initiating intimacy. Do you have any tips? — Timid Desire A: Dear Timid Desire, This is something about which both men and women can feel vulnerable—regardless of age. …