Thanks to Michele Simon for sharing her reflections on her gratitude practice and on how awe is different. Resources Simple Abundance Remembering Gratitude Gratitude is a Choice Finding Awe

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How often are we hard on ourselves?  How often do we deny our feelings or push through?  What do we do when we REALLY see that we are being unkind?  In this episode, we explore what to do when we observe harsh patterns. Resources Kristen Neff Brene Brown TED talk

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It is so easy to take other’s reaction to us as being a reflection of us.  In reality, it is more a reflection of them.  Learning to not take things personally is quite freeing! Resources The Mindtrap of Simple Stories Lessons in Projection

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Although well-intentioned, and possibly even helpful, giving advice is more about us than the recipient. Resources Parker Palmer on Advice Advice on Advice Humble Inquiry by Edgar Schein

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It is so easy to live our life habitually.  Guided by the stories we tell ourselves, we do not always see our choices.  Here a few tips to helps up open up to more choices. Resources Moving From Complaints to Choice What Do You Really Want? Intentionality

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Instead of the intense reflection on changing, I told a few funny stories.  Laughter helps us navigate challening times. Resources Stress Relief From Laughter: No Joke, Mayo Clinic

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After going through many personality instruments, I did not think the enneagram would offer me anything new.  I was wrong.  Using this ancient and powerful lens began the process of freeing me from previously unseen patterns. Resources Upcoming Enneagram Offerings Roxanne Howe Murphy Interview Roxanne Howe Murphy website

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How do we strengthened our ability to love our neighbors?  A few inspiring stories and lesson. Resources Fearless Dialogues, Dr Ellison Antoinette Tuff Caring for Shared Resources Changing the World 3 Feet at a Time One Small Step

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You may think you are doing well by repressing unwanted feelings.  And you might, for a while.  Eventually, what is repressed will find a way to express itself.  This episode features the myth, The Lake of the Uncried Tears. Resources What Are You Hiding? Freeing Ourselves from Our Stories Working With Our Own Compost

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Discovering the ability to perceive and embrace every aspect of ourselves is remarkably liberating. Are there certain facets of your being that you keep hidden from both yourself and others? Resources Grounded Presence What Is OK to Be? Awareness Changes Your Life

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