One of the most clear examples of anger out of control is in the case of road rage. Picture the scenario: a person cuts you off as you are driving on the highway. You look over at them and they shoot you a nasty look. Then escalates to them flipping you the bird. You are… Continue reading Road Rage, and the third option
Category: Changing perspective
Valentines Day reminder- Presents vs. Presence
As Valentines day quickly approaches, there can be an increase in anxiety. I have heard many talk about the pressure that they feel to “do Valentines Day right”. One woman I knew said that the MINIMUM effort she expected was dinner, flowers, chocolate and a gift. That was break even! That’s rough! Is rough because… Continue reading Valentines Day reminder- Presents vs. Presence
How to Be a Hero
Last night we watched a fantastic movie called Finding Joe. It is inspired by the lifetime work of Joseph Cambell. Campbell was a Mythologist and prolific author and teacher who was known for the message “Follow your bliss. ” Yesterday was also Father’s Day. One of the most common phrases heard on Fathers Day is… Continue reading How to Be a Hero
The Heart of the Matter in The Belly of the Beast
Had two amazing experiences the last two weekends that I have to share. The first weekend was a Men’s Initiation in Northern California. Twenty five men came from all over the country to a training at a beautiful location up on a mountain. The views were stunning. The training tested us. We lifted logs, bruised… Continue reading The Heart of the Matter in The Belly of the Beast
Life Leaders Forum Panel – “Practice”
Great discussion in Nyack last night on the “Art of Practice”. Had such a diverse panel, and so many passionate voices that it made for yet another truly magical eventing in this series. There were a variety of practices represented on the panel, from Martial Arts to Tango to Meditation to Acupuncture to Yoga. And… Continue reading Life Leaders Forum Panel – “Practice”
Lean into the tension/ turn into the skid
In our Men’s groups we have often reminded each other to “lean into the tension”. This means that when we are in a safe environment, with trusted men, we have an opportunity to go into the trouble spots in our lives and work with them. Talk them out. Bring them to the surface. It is… Continue reading Lean into the tension/ turn into the skid
How to say No in Giraffe
Last week we were wrapping up an amazing panel discussion called Evoking the Goddess. I was the moderator and after a steady start the panel really came alive, with heart felt testimony and inspiring stories. The audience was leaning forward with good questions and insights, really adding to the inspired energy in the room. We… Continue reading How to say No in Giraffe
2012- Time for the Shift
I love the fact that 2012 is here. We can talk about this great opportunity for a shift in consciousness without people saying “2012 is just an arbitrary year on the calendar.” Because now we have the foolproof answer to that line of thinking. I have been responding with “OK, maybe, but its THIS Year!”… Continue reading 2012- Time for the Shift
Absorbing your shadow
Was given the book by Robert Bly called A Little Book on the Human Shadow. He talks about people who have done work with their shadow and absorbed it back into themselves having a certain kind of humor. “Lincoln had it. Someone asked Lincoln if he would find him a good government job, and Lincoln… Continue reading Absorbing your shadow
The Gift of Time
One of the greatest gifts you can give in a relationship, is to give your partner guilt free time… by doing something for yourself. Here is a scenario. Your in a relationship for a while, your lives are busy, so you try to carve out as much time with your partner as you can. Many… Continue reading The Gift of Time