"I can't cut out the pieces of my heart that still love him and set them on fire," Cassandra reflects in Sergei 2.0, the second book in...

Imagine coming home to a supportive relationship with someone who not only accepts and appreciates you for who you truly are, but...

When are fully relaxed, open, trusting, and accepting of each other, we are in a state of intimate presence. This is one of the most...

When we release the need to criticize others, we free ourselves as well. #ReadTheStain #writer #coach #psychology #spirituality...

We don't get upset if the wind blows this way or that way. We tend to enjoy the everchanging nature of shifting winds. So why do we get...

We are human, after all. Why not explore healthier ways of meeting our needs instead of pretending we don't have them? #ReadTheStain...

Whether we are birthing something new into the world or feeling the squeeze to release a comfortable routine, we must move through the...

Have you ever really wanted something, then looked back later and realized you were spared a load of misery because you didn't get it?...

The tendency to judge others offers an opportunity to understand ourselves better. Today's mindfulness challenge is pay attention for...

Oh, we may be angry at the one who shows us, but once an unpleasant truth about ourselves is revealed, it can never be unknown....

Love can seem like an all or nothing arrangement. But when someone engages in self-destructive or hurtful behavior, we may discover years...

The present is a moment of truth - understand what happened without emotional attachment and let it go. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger...

Life wouldn't be as interesting without finding ourselves in a weird place once in a while. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach...

Have you ever worked hard for something only to have the dream snatched away at the last moment? Beyond the initial disappointment is a...

Surrender the need for control and ride the wave to new heights. Or be crushed. There is a choice. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach...

This part of a washing machine is called an agitator. It stirs soapy water through fabric flushing out dirt so it can be rinsed away. An...

Perhaps we've been acting (e.g., normal, strong, likable) for so long that we've forgotten who we really are. We may feel hollow, like...

Most people go through life restlessly searching for perfection and finding nothing but flaws. And most people are unhappy because they...

We honor each other when we allow, accept and celebrate true identities. Welcome the other and treat them with the respect of a long...

A unicorn may initally be surprised that donkeys don't appreciate their splendor. And yet, a donkey's limited ability to comprehend...