Patterns

Fundamental Communication

Fundamental Communication

The central communication skill in harmonious relationships is telling the truth. There are many benefits from being able to tell the bottom line truth to your partner. First, it increases liveliness in each partner and in the relationship; clear, truthful communication opens a deeper Love and flow of intimacy. Second, clear communication that sticks to basic sensations and individual experience prevents argument.

Does Divorce Scar Children or Is It Poor Parenting Choices That Damage?

Does Divorce Scar Children or Is It Poor Parenting Choices That Damage?

With the favored conditions, sheen, and holiday sensibilities it’s understandable that annually December holds the designation as the month with the most engagements. However, as the calendar page turns with each new year, we also discover that January retains the title as the month with the highest rate of divorce filings. In fact, it’s commonly referenced within related industries (wellness, legal, financial, etc.) as “Divorce Month.” Further details indicate that the first Monday [in January] after schools are back in session from holiday break is the single day with the most filings of the month.

The New Relationship: Change Five Beliefs to Make Love Your Truth… Again.

The New Relationship: Change Five Beliefs to Make Love Your Truth… Again.

[I'm confessing upfront that while this blog post is longer than usual, it may be one of my personal favorites of anything I've written. I think it's worth reading alongside a cup of tea or coffee.]

I woke up in the middle of the night, quickly scribbled five things, and went right back to sleep. In the morning, I awoke to decipher my barely legible script, and as I often do, carried the note in my pocket all day to keep echoing.

Who Else Wants to Receive Feedback Without Being Defensive?

Who Else Wants to Receive Feedback Without Being Defensive?

If you know that feedback is good for you; why do you sometimes respond defensively when you hear it? It’s natural to want to protect your feelings, but cutting yourself off from useful input interferes with learning and growth.

5 Easy Guidelines For Raising Emotionally Healthy Children

5 Easy Guidelines For Raising Emotionally Healthy Children

The ecosystem of a family is truly the sum of its parts. In this ever-changing and fast paced society, it seems to be more of a challenge to parent and maintain strong families.

Soul Expansion offers specific programs and skills for this most important area. Applying the principles and skills [of Soul Expansion] holistically brings harmony by allowing parents and children to accept accountability for their own feelings, thoughts, and actions.

What Happens In Vagus, Stays In Vagus!

What Happens In Vagus, Stays In Vagus!

On the day the marketing creatives behind this now pop culture driven ubiquitous phrase formed the campaign, I imagine they were unaware of the absolute and powerful truth of their clever tagline. With a small shift in spelling, using a homonym like a stunt-double, the meaning is just as relevant when discussing trauma.