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A Recipe for Deep Connection

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

Making Friends

When we were younger, it seems we had daily opportunities to connect with our peers through school and various interest groups. And...

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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