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This week I remembered that we sometimes heal in layers. Things on the surface may be easier to heal than the things that are buried deep within our psyche. This week I discovered something that I thought I had completed my forgiveness work on, but I realized that there remained more work for me to [...]
The Writing Life: How to Handle Discouragement
By Evelyn On September 21, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Creativity, Daily Ramblings, General Information, Life Lessons, Writing
“Being in the mood to write, like being in the mood to make love, is a luxury that isn’t necessary in a long-term relationship. Just as the first caress can lead to a change of heart, the first sentence, however tentative and awkward, can lead to a desire to go just a little [...]
How Are You Shining Your Light in the World?
By Evelyn On August 15, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Daily Ramblings, General Information, Life Lessons, Observations, Personal Development, Spirituality, Uncategorized
For the past few weeks I have been seeing commercials for a jewelry designer called Alex and Ani. They make charm bracelets, necklaces and earrings. They were advertising a lot during the Olympics because they sell Olympic-themed charms. What caught my eye about these commercials was first the very peaceful, positive vibe I got from [...]
I Want to Meet You—Yes, YOU!
By Evelyn On August 1, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Challenges, General Information, Life Lessons, Observations, Uncategorized
As I continue to make the transition into full-time coaching, I have found that I must reach out to a whole new audience and really expand my reach. Towards that goal, I am inviting the people in my networks to connect with me so that we can have some real conversations—either on the [...]
Acknowledge Your Awesomeness
By Evelyn On July 10, 2012 · 1 Comment · In Daily Ramblings, General Information, Life Lessons, Observations, Personal Development
Last night I hosted my first online workshop. It was a tele-class on Journaling as a Spiritual Practice, and last night was the first of four classes that I will be leading over the course of the next two weeks. I’m so thrilled to have that first session under my belt. This is the [...]
Learning to Cultivate the Feminine Art of Receptivity
By Evelyn On July 9, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Daily Ramblings, General Information, Life Lessons, Observations, Spirituality
Each of has our own unique mix of feminine and masculine energy, which has nothing to do with our gender. A man can be feminine and a woman can be masculine. Like the Chinese concept of yin and yang, the yin is the receptive, flowing, organic aspect and the yang is the strong, [...]
30 Days of Peace: A Personal Challenge
By Evelyn On May 15, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Daily Ramblings, General Information, Life Lessons, Observations, Personal Development, Spirituality, Uncategorized
As a single mom who is raising three daughters my life can be challenging at times, but mostly it’s a joy. I have successfully raised one child. She has graduated from college, moved out and has two jobs. Because my girls are spaced so many years apart, the two younger girls [...]
Since this is a personal blog, I hope you’ll indulge me on this post, which will get quite personal but only because I think what I have to say might help to free some people from the bondage of living for the acceptance and approval of others.
I am a light worker, and I have [...]
Cultivating Focus and Mastering the Power of Concentration
By Evelyn On February 23, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In General Information, Life Lessons, Meditation, Personal Development, Uncategorized
When I was a child just starting to learn to read, my mother, who at the time was studying for her degree in child development, discovered that I had ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder), which makes it challenging for me to focus in on one thing at a time. I had a lightning fast [...]
Sending My Love: Celebrating the Spirit of Giving and Receiving
By Evelyn On December 20, 2011 · Leave a Comment · In Daily Ramblings, General Information, Life Lessons, Observations, Personal Development, Spirituality
“For it is in giving that we receive.” –St. Francis of Assissi
I have a dear friend who is sick in the hospital and will, most likely, remain there through the holidays. I will not be able to see her in person, but we’ve talked on the phone, and [...]
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