Taking time for a solo retreat is precious. It is a time to reflect more deeply.  This time my challenge was to have a “should-free” retreat.  My inner critic didn’t agree. Resources What is the Inner Critic Identifying the Inner Critic Working with the Inner Critic Listening to the Inner Voice

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It’s human to want to be in control, seek approval or try to look good.  We can get beyond these ego needs access a more grounded presence.  From this place we are more able to discern right action. Resources What Is OK To Be Podcast Finding Awe Working With Our Own Compost

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Thanks to Kathy Magnuson for sharing her Awe Journal practice and it’s impact on her life. Resources Finding Awe Awe: The new Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life

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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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