Originally Published: July 23rd, 2020 Opposites Attract Michael and I’s differences, if not embraced, can become a source of many disagreements. Over the years, we’ve had space to grow and learn, to slowly accept our differences along a path of personal growth and mutual respect. Trying to change Michael is not respectful. We’re not growing…
Tag: Acceptance
55 Rules For Love – Rule #19 – Celebrate Differences
Originally published: April 10th, 2020 Opposites Attract Many books and movies, within a variety of genres, have exampled opposites attracting. Star Wars couple, Han and Leia, model this perfectly! He is the bad-boy rebel scoundrel who later becomes a war hero. She is the princess of the planet Alderaan, member of the Imperial Senate and…
55 Rules For Love – Rule #11 – Admit When You Are Wrong, Quickly
Originally Published: February 7th, 2020 Admitting I’m wrong isn’t always easy. Well, sometimes it is easy to be quick in my apology because it’s evident to do so. Other times, I’m feeling pretty darn sure I’m right, How do I know I was 100% correct, and what I’ve said was appropriate or I have seen…
55 Rules For Love – Rule #6 – Accept And Forgive Easily
Originally Published: January 16th, 2020 Spiritual Act of Grace To accept and forgive easily is the spiritual act of grace. What does this mean? I found this on Flawless Intuition: Grace is seen as a divine influence favouring spiritual growth, inner peace, and compassion towards oneself and others. It is also important to be accepting…
Reiki Principle For Today – I Will Not Be Angry
Originally Published: August 14th, 2020 Everything changes. I will observe change with curiosity. I will navigate it with wisdom. I will take a mindful pause before each step. Just for today, I will not be angry because of change, I will embrace its reality and be at peace. S, 🌻
55 Rules For Love – Rule #49 – Fluidity Is Good, Accept Change
Originally published: May 22nd, 2021 Revised and Edited: April 9th, 2025 Fluidity – Going With the Flow Fluidity is a key element for successful transition through change. There are other elements such as planning and organization, however nothing in life ever runs smoothly. This life lesson is a truth. Intelligence & Change According to this…
55 Rules For Love – Rule #32 – Accept That You Are Both Unique – Never Compare
Originally published: January 23rd, 2021 Opposites Attract! Opposites attract. This aphorism has been a common theme throughout this blog series. Our unique abilities that are attractive to our partner are usually very different from the unique abilities our beloved brings to the table. Accept vs Compare My husband is impulsive, juggles many projects, sees life…
5 Months Sober & The Shame of Calling Myself An Alcoholic
Stigma & Shame I have a new sobriety date: October 26th, 2022. For years I have struggled with mental health and alcohol addiction and the stigma and shame of both. I wonder how many people like myself stayed away from 12-Step rooms or tried the 12-Step way but just couldn’t admit to themselves they are…