By Julie Brannen – Imagine for a moment a space where you could say anything, do anything, be anything. Imagine that you are held in deep compassion, reverence and approval of your darkest aspects. Imagine that you are deeply seen, heard, felt and understood without judgment, fear of persecution or …
Read More »Ask Alecia – January 2019
by Alecia Rice Q: I’m a teenager whose mom thinks it’s rude for me not to want to hug family at gatherings. It makes me uncomfortable to hug certain people, and I think I should be able to choose for myself. What do you think? — Rude Teen A: Dear …
Read More »Connection of Oneness
By Teal Swan Connection can be thought of as perceiving a link or association between yourself and another thing. But in a state of oneness, you cannot be connected any more than you can be disconnected because you are everything else and everything else is you. In other words, in …
Read More »Ask Alecia – December 2018
By Alecia Rice Q: I’d like to host a party during the holidays, but I hesitate because I’d like it to be a specific size with a specific ambiance. I don’t want to offend anyone, but I’m afraid I will if I don’t invite certain people which then creates a …
Read More »Ask Alecia – November 2018
By Alecia Rice Q: I’ve been seeing a woman to whom I’m very attracted, but she’s fearful about getting into a relationship after her husband cheated on her years ago. I’d like to get more involved, but I’m wondering if I’m wasting my time. Do you have any advice? — …
Read More »The Language of Connection – Interview with Jonathan Robinson, M.A., M.F.T.
By Janae Jean and Spencer Schluter — For this interview, we had the honor to speak with psychotherapist, best-selling author, speaker and podcaster, Jonathan Robinson. Jonathan’s books have been translated into 47 languages, and he has reached over 250 million people worldwide with his practical methods. He has made numerous …
Read More »Ask Alecia – October 2018
By Alicia Rice Q: I’m a 30-something woman who is reluctant to get my nose pierced because my mother has such strong, negative views on it. It’s ridiculous, but I don’t want her to be angry. Thoughts? — Mama’s Girl A: Dear Mama’s Girl, If you’re still basing decisions such …
Read More »Ask Alecia – September 2018
By Alecia Rice – Q: My best friend and I got into a huge argument while texting about something mundane. Now she’s not talking to me, which makes me confused and sad because I didn’t say anything wrong. What should I do? — Sore Thumbs A: Dear Sore Thumbs, Unfortunately, …
Read More »Ask Alecia – August 2018
Alecia Rice – Q: You often talk about inner peace. How do you define and nurture it? — Peace-seeker A: Dear Peace-seeker, Someone once said, “Serenity is not freedom from the storm, but peace amid the storm.” Cultivating inner peace doesn’t allow us to bypass the storms of life. It …
Read More »Ask Alecia – July 2018
by Alecia Rice – Q: My partner often disappoints me and I feel disheartened. He’s a good man but maybe not for me. I’m not sure what to think. — Disheartened A: Dear Disheartened, Happiness is created within. Yet, that philosophy doesn’t necessarily change things quickly. Sometimes we need to …
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