Relationships

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 …

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 …

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 …

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?  — …

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 …

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 …

By Andrew Newman –                       “Conscious Parenting” is a term that has emerged strongly into common language as the sectors of spirituality, psychology and education have moved towards each other. Spiritual philosophies, once the domain of the East, are now integrated into common language. Their teachings all point towards the same thing, …

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, …

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 …

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 …