Thoughts on swordplay, mastery, coaching, teaching, and living with intention.
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One of my greatest challenges in growing up has been recognizing that it is more important to have someone’s respect than their friendliness. When I use the word respect I’m not talking about a...
This week I have put it before myself to do something big each day. To dare. To risk. To move beyond my comfort zone. That topic has me thinking about my relationship with insecurity. In Mating in...
It’s easy to get caught in the myriad of tasks. The thousands of little things that can be done each day. The routine of your regular way of doing things or a pattern of comfortable procrastination....
I’m a fan of changing my thinking or philosophy through mantras. My current system involves choosing an area of focus and putting a positive statement about that area on my todo list. Everyday when I...
I’m reading an excellent book right now, Mating in Captivity by Esther Perel. The book does a beautiful job of exploring the dichotomies in our relationship between love and sexuality. One of the...
When someone is down in the dumps, often the worst thing you can do is try to boost them up with praise. 1. This is often a waste of your breath. If someone is stuck in a negative space, they’re...
You can’t truly control others, circumstances, or even your own feelings but you can choose where you place your focus. I recommend placing your focus and your practice (how you challenge and measure...
"In your relationships, are you concerned about making others feel good about themselves or are you concerned with making them feel good about you?" This question was posed by David Hoyt, in a recent...
I appreciate people who are assertive. Particularly when it comes to looking after their own boundaries and needs. Especially if I’m the one who might be treading on them. Supporting the...
Is talking the best way to build intimacy? We put so much emphasis in our modern loving relationships on expressing our souls through our words. Knowing and being known through our ability to express...