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Which emotions create cycles of disconnection in your life? The counterfeits will take us down destructive cycles of disconnection.  Stop being fooled by the counterfeits and step into your authentic self
Tap into Your Inner Power power vs. control Apr 15, 2024

The Boston Marathon is the pinnacle of the racing world. It is every distance runner’s dream to qual...

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Understanding the Differences Between Guilt and Shame guilt vs. shame Apr 04, 2024

Is shame a synonym for guilt?

Shame is often used as a synonym for guilt. Feeling “guilty” and feel...

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The 7 Elements of Love love vs. lust Mar 29, 2024

Love is the most beautiful gift we get to experience in this life. It connects us to each other, giv...

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Understanding the True Nature of Love love vs. lust Mar 26, 2024

 

Be honest, did you sing “🎵 Baby don’t hurt me🎵” after reading the title? If so, you’re not alone....

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Do you feel Invisible? belonging vs. fitting in Mar 21, 2024

Have you ever walked into a room and felt like no one saw or acknowledged you?

Maybe it was a colle...

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The Lies of People Pleasing: How to Turn Nice into Kind kind vs. nice Mar 19, 2024

Consider the following scenario:

Alyssa has a meeting with her team today. Her boss will review las...

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The Origins and Impact of Being "Nice" kind vs. nice Mar 13, 2024

Exploring the Origins and Implications of Authentic Kindness

The words we choose to express ourselv...

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Opening the Box: Understanding the World of Emotional Triggers Mar 12, 2024

Today I received a package. No, not the kind you're thinking of, but something far more intriguing. ...

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Invisible Expectations: The Covert Contract kind vs. nice Mar 11, 2024

A friend invited me to sit in his box seats at a Utah Jazz game completely free. The game was an abs...

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The Addiction You Didn't Know You Had joy vs. pleasure Mar 06, 2024

The Global Day of Unplugging was March 1st. No devices, no screens from sundown on the 1st to sundow...

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To Love Me is to See Me love vs. lust Mar 05, 2024

To Know Me is to Love Me. To Know Me is to See Me.

Brenè Brown emphasizes three things people need ...

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The Power of a Period. A guide on how to apologize. Mar 04, 2024

Look at these sentence:

I hurt you and I'm sorry.

Notice what’s after the period -- Nothing! 

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