Raised as an evangelical Christian, I struggled through childhood with limiting beliefs, judgment, and a complicated relationship with my father. As I sought healing, I decided to try hypnosis, asking the therapist to take me to the beginning of my challenges with him. I expected some repressed memory from childhood. Instead, I found myself experiencing
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All relationships offer a different glimpse into who we are. Romantic love awakens one part of us, parental love another. Soul friendships hold us through seasons of challenge and joy, each person bringing forward a particular expression of our nature. Examining our close connections can become a meaningful part of spiritual practice. We can begin
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We come into this life to learn how to give and receive love more fully. That journey asks us to gently dissolve the walls built through fear, disappointment, and self-protection. As we grow in self-awareness and inner strength, we begin to meet one another with greater freedom, allowing our true selves to emerge in the
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“A ‘heart-link’ describes the relationship between two persons who have known each other for many lifetimes and who have developed a deep and loving understanding of each other on an essence level.” ~Jose Stevens~ We are constantly planting seeds of experience. Our soul group comes to participate throughout our lifetime, each person playing
Solitary practice is an important part of spiritual development. Each of us must walk in truth to find our unique way of being in the world. Powerful too, is the heart-focused connection discovered within a group of like-minded individuals. The synergy created within group energy transforms and accelerates the growth of all those who are
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“The one you love, your anam cara, your soul friend, is the truest mirror to reflect your soul. The honesty and clarity of true friendship also brings out the real contour of your spirit. It is beautiful to have such a presence in your life.” ~John O’Donohue~ Our purpose is to learn how to give
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