| With Valentines Day approaching, I am focusing this month's newsletter articles on love and relationships. Read on for what self love's got to do with it, a quiz to test your relationship skills and more. For comments, questions or responses to this newsletter, please click here. Messages using the reply button will be deleted. Feel free to forward this newsletter; if this was forwarded to you, you may subscribe here.
What’s (Self) Love Got to Do With It?
The story of Narcissus tells of a young boy who, upon seeing his reflection in a clear fountain with water like silver, fell hopelessly in love with himself. Unable to tear his gaze away from his reflection, he could not ... full story here
Top Ten Things to Say to Yourself
Often the things we say to ourselves we wouldn't even think of saying to another person. We blame, shame, call names of the meanest sort, nag, belittle and bully ourselves through self-talk. What if, instead, we ... full story here
 How Good Are Your Relationship Communication Skills?
Anyone who’s ever been in a relationship—that means almost all of
us—knows that while cruising along life’s highway in tandem with someone else, bumps are bound to appear. Potholes sometimes. Even roadblocks. Skillful driving ... full story here
Fears That Ruin Relationships
Loving someone is risky business, so it’s natural that fear is present in relationships. But when fear operates in our life in a way that hurts us or hurts others—through aggression or withdrawal—it becomes a problem. Recognizing these fears and how they ... full story here
Recommended Reading
Intimate Communion, by David Deida
The Woman's Comfort Book: A Self-Nurturing Guide for Restoring Balance, by Jennifer Louden
How Full Is Your Bucket? Positive Strategies for Work and Life, by Tom Rath and Donald O'Clifton
Today's Quote
"The whole world can love you, but that love will not make you happy. What will make you happy is the love coming from you. That is the love that will make a difference, not the love everyone has for you. You are always free to love."
—Don Miguel, author, The Mastery of Love
Upcoming Events and Other information
If you are interested in learning how to love yourself, how to improve your relationships with others or how to communicate more effectively, please call for a complimentary sample coaching session. I also work with couples who are committed to deepening their love and relationship. For more information, please check out my website www.innerwisdomcoaching.com.
Looking for other ways to deepen your relationship with your partner or yourself? Below are two workshops I highly recommend.
Tantra & Sacred Sexuality For Couples February 11-12, Grass Valley, CA
Awakening Shakti Women's Retreat March 4-6, Isis Oasis, Geyserville, CA
For more information on either of these workshops, visit www.awakeningshakti.com |