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A Recipe for Deep Connection

Check out Lael & Rachel discussing what makes deep connection so accessible in Authentic Relating workshops:

The 1st Step of Changing How You Feel

Have you ever had feelings you didn't want to feel? Maybe anger... jealousy... anxiety (to name just a few)... There are A LOT of...

Hugs at the ready

Have you ever needed a hug when no one was around to give you one? (or at least no one you wanted a hug from) 😬 That was me this...

It's not about the nail

I just came across this video again. It's an old favorite of mine. It's a comedy skit (under 2 mins long). When I think about it, I'm...

SAY WHAT: "How to not offend"

Dear Say What, I frequently find myself curious about people's race, gender, or sexuality. I'm concerned that asking questions about...

Are you asking questions that connect you?

My partner and I just pulled in the driveway after a much-needed weekend away. We sat in the car for an extra few minutes mentally...

Are you grieving enough?

Death isn't the only cause of grief. Grief impacts us on a daily basis - how often do we give it attention?

What is your WHY?

So much of our lives are comprised of two things: Doing and Saying How often do we stop and think about the motivations behind the things...

Navigating Limitations of Connection

Masks are only one example of a limitation in connection. How is it for you when there's something that prevents connection in the way...

Interview: Sherwood & Rachel Discuss Authenticity

Rachel Whitworth and Sherwood Soley chat about authenticity, feelings vs. thoughts, and mindfulness. You can read more about Sherwood...

Are you invalidating others without realizing it?

There I was... 2 days after Christmas standing outside my mother's house catching up from 6' away. It was a very 2020-way of celebrating...

The Gift of COVID 😷

There's a part of me that'd really like to sink into the depths of my victim-hood about COVID. After all, for the last 9 months, I have...

One country, many feelings

Although who won the presidential election in America felt blurry for a while, what it clarified for me, is how divided the country...

What does it mean to be an introvert? 🤔

I'm pretty sure I'm an introvert. At least, I think I am... When I started to inquire about where I landed on the introvert/extrovert...

I think many of us are holding A LOT right now...

On top of our own lives with day-to-day worries and stresses, there are a lot of emotionally charging happenings swirling around us, too....

Do you feel truly seen?

Taking a look at where feeling invisible can show up in unexpected places in life.

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