“For one human being to love another: that is perhaps
the most difficult of all our tasks, the ultimate, the last test
and proof, the work for which all other work is but preparation.”
~Rainer Maria Rilke
The movement towards emotional intimacy is the process of getting close enough to ... Views: 1224
Often we hear the advice that it’s a deep spiritual practice to be fully present in the moment, yet when we pay close attention, the ordinary moments of our lives still seem ordinary. “Where are those magical moments?” we ask ourselves, “Why am I not getting more out of this?”. But again, this ... Views: 762
“Expect nothing, live frugally on surprise.” –Alice Walker
I’ve recently become aware of how I can shape my own emotional states through managing my expectations. I’m finding that if I say or do something with the expectation that it will have a positive result ... Views: 1135
Today a terrible argument occurred in the hallway outside my office. It began when one of my coworkers became irate at my boss for not notifying him promptly that a morning meeting had been canceled. It was a very painful thing to have overheard. He was yelling and swearing, and not even pausing ... Views: 795
I have a wonderful relationship with my husband. We have been married for eleven years, and I am still as in love with him now as I was the day we got married. The main four ways that we show our love for each other are:
1. listening to each other and returning a meaningful response
2. striving ... Views: 906