Originally Published: January 13th, 2020 Codependent No More My first thought on this rule is Melody Beattie’s book, Codependent No More. Codependency has many definitions, but my favourite is: … an excessive reliance on other people for approval and a sense of identity. For so many years, my happiness depended on the approval of others….
Arthunkal, India – The Fishermen
May 30, 2019 – Arthunkal, India – Fishermen Repairing Nets
Embracing Freedom: Lessons from ‘F**k It’
Funny you should ask. I’m up at 3:17am in the morning because I am just fed up feeling so much Monday-Friday fear. Fed up with a core belief that I am somehow responsible for people’s moods. Fed up with people’s craziness. Fed up with feeling everybody’s craziness as if it is my own. Fed up…
Mararikulam, India – Butterfly
April 23rd, 2019 – Mararikulam, India – Butterfly
55 Rules For Love – Rule #3 – Understand That Love Is A Mirror – It Will Show Us Who We Are If We Allow It To
Originally Published: January 12th, 2020 The mirror reveals all, even when we don’t want it to. Because it reveals when we don’t want it to. It reveals everything. Just make sure the person holding up the mirror is safe, respectful, communicative and can set healthy boundaries. S, ❤️
Athens, Greece – Boxing Boy Fresco
June 17th, 2016 – Athens, Greece – National Archaeological Museum – The Boxing Children Fresco
55 Rules For Love – Rule #2 – Whatever You Accept, You Will Get
Originally Published: January 11th, 2020 This is a powerhouse statement. My first thoughts are: if you’re accepting feeling unhappy in your relationship, then that is what you will get. In my early twenties, I was in a physically, mentally, emotionally abusive relationship. Why did I stay? Why did I accept it? At that time, I…
55 Rules For Love – Rule #1 – When It Arrives, Cherish It
Originally Published: January 10th, 2020 What Does Cherish Mean? Cambridge Dictionary says: To cherish means to hold someone or something dear, treating them with deep affection, care, and tenderness. It ofter goes beyond simple love, implying a conscious effort to protect, nurture, and value what you hold close to your heart. How can we cherish…