Narcissism is tricky. In addition to it falling on a spectrum of severity, there are different types of narcissists. The inner conflict is similar – not believing who they are is acceptable or enough to get their needs met – but the way they attempt to get those needs met differs. Narcissists don’t necessarily fit […]
8 Varieties of Narcissists – Avoid The Trap! Read More »
Tethered Tendrils Summer in my garden last year brought two powerful reference points for inner exploration. The first came with an enormous watermelon plant that took over one of my raised garden beds. I affectionately named it my “Watermelon Monster.” The soil it grew in contained many little pieces of wood or bark, not yet
Who or What Is Your Beautiful Self Tethered To? Read More »
We all know that sinking feeling when we dare to share ourselves deeply, only wanting to be heard, and instead someone minimizes us and our situation, telling us we shouldn’t be feeling the way we do or thinking the things we are. Then, we silence ourselves and retreat back into our protective shell as shame overtakes us. This is an exploration of the societal standard that prevents people from truly being present with one another.
The Bull$hit Standard – How To Protect Our Authenticity Read More »