Go with the flow Have you ever been advised to surrender? Perhaps you were struggling to find an answer, a job, your soul mate, or an ideal home. If you’re like many Americans, the thought of surrendering is not appealing. It sounds to many like giving up or an acknowledgment of our failure. So […]
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Redefining Life
As a type One on the Enneagram, I knew the lure of perfection was something for me to be mindful of, a trap that can hook the ego. I was surprised during my Anamcara training to find that many of my fellow apprentices who are not Ones also struggled with the desire to be perfect. […]
Why All the Lines and Arrows on the Enneagram?
As if the Enneagram isn’t complex enough with its nine styles (or types, the terms are used interchangeably) and numerous triads, there are multiple lines, often shown as arrows, connecting the styles. No wonder it’s all just too much for some folks. But take heart, it’s not as complicated as it appears. One of the […]
The Gifts of the Enneagram
The roots of the Enneagram can be traced back centuries. This circular figure with nine points is more complex and dynamic than it first appears. Our understanding of it continues to evolve. People work with it for 25 years and say they still feel like novices. So why bother? I was first introduced to the […]
Time to Grow
My spiritual teachers have been encouraging me to expand since I began in the New Thought movement in 2020: expand my vision, beliefs, consciousness, goals, dreams, and so forth. They’ve provided various techniques along the way, such as visioning and meditating, creating vision boards, and journaling. I continue to engage in these practices, but I’ve […]
Everyone Needs an Anamcara
A person without an Anamcara is like a body without a head.
Prayer for One Who Harmed Me
Are you longing for peace? Ordained minister and award-winning author Kebba Buckley Button states in her book Peace Within, “Relaxing the body is not same as peace within, but it can help you get there. Peace within is something more, a soul peace, a calm knowingness, a fully heart-instilled faith that God is there and […]
The Tragic Gap
Have you ever looked at the way things are and wished they were something else? As a One on the Enneagram (someone who is enamored with the notion of perfection), I have that experience many times a day. In A Hidden Wholeness, author Parker Palmer defines a tragic gap as “a gap between the way […]
Time for Change
For over four years I’ve been writing about learning to receive. My goal at the onset was to develop my next book week by week, ideally as I improved my ability to receive. Over the past several months it’s become clear to me that it’s time for change. To receive my heart’s desires, I need […]
Homework for Sale?
As a college instructor, certified academic coach, and tutor, I know students don’t always do their own work. While some copy from others’ work, others have the money to buy their assignments. Students use online homework services for several reasons: 1) they are under-prepared to do the level of work required and get the grade […]