I've got a personal share for you today as I rely on an understanding of grace that met me in a very troubling time of my life. It's been 9 years since I moved my young daughters and myself into a new house without their dad. Thick in the divorce proceedings, I found myself unpacking boxes in a house just a few minutes from the home we shared as … [Read more...]
Inviting Grace to Stay
No more feeling guilty – 3 steps to putting guilt where it belongs
This month we are focusing on self-love, and nothing can put the kabash on self-love quiet like guilt can. It can smoke out our most valiant efforts in attempting to lay down boundaries, stand up for ourselves or tell someone no. Like a rubber band bouncing us back into a guilt-fed response, guilt can be the glue that keeps us connected to … [Read more...]
Why All Hell Breaks Loose When You Own Your Power (and what to do about it)
As you step into a life that feels empowered, you may begin to notice a breakdown in relationships that have previously seemed just fine. Relationships may feel strained, co-workers may ask you what has happened to you, family may look at you funny, and some people may drop you like a hot potato. I refer to this as the … [Read more...]