“I am not a teacher. I am but an awakener.” ~Robert Frost What do you think that sentence means? Robert Frost is one of Americas most popular poets of the 20th century. He was moody, soft-spoken, and quite pensive. So the quote above shouldn’t surprise us. Awakening refers to the state of being conscious. And […]
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An Introduction to Gaslighting and I’m not talking about electricity.
I remember the day. I was sitting in my own living room with him. I looked right at his face and paused. My brain was chugging along, a mile a minute. My mouth was moving and spiting out words and phrases I had rehearsed countless times should this opportunity arise. I stood and began to […]
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Whooooo R U?
As the caterpillar from ‘Alice in Wonderland’ says, “Who Are Youuuu?” Whether you classify yourself as a student, an entrepreneur, an employee, a mother, father, friend, pastor, marathoner, an activist, an asshole, a Christian, Buddhist, Hindu, New Ager, or any other label…your BRAND is what the general public thinks of you. I conducted an exercise […]
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My Simple Trick to Tell If Your Boundaries Have Been Crossed
In case you’ve been living under a rock like I was up back in the early 2010s, let me give you the deets on what boundaries are. A boundary is basically an imaginary line that separates us from others. And they help us keep a clear sense of self when it’s easy to get focused […]
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10 Signs Your Boundaries Need a B-12 Shot
When I look back 20 years ago, I see a totally different person with a totally different concept of boundaries. I have so many memories come to mind, of my friendships, ex-boyfriends, and situations at school or work. My inner world was much different than what people in my life saw on the outside. What […]
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Covert Manipulation: the Emotional Abusers Guide to Busting Through Boundaries
No this isn’t a “how-to” guide on covert manipulation and getting your way. It IS an insiders look at how people-pleasing, codependency, and perfectionism form. Covert Manipulation? Switching it up on ya, ha! Now, if you’ve been hanging around here for a bit, you would probably be surprised if all of the sudden, I decided […]
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