Awakened Soul

Katie had not been in a relationship in ten years, and she was scared to death. In her last relationship, she had lost herself completely and then felt devastated the relationship ended.  After working on herself emotionally and spiritually for a number of years, Katie, now 48, felt she was ready for a new relationship. So she joined an online dating service and promptly met Sean, who seemed too good to be true. Warm, compassionate, intelligent, and also on a personal and spiritual growth path, Sean, 55, was an available man! Now Katie’s fears that she would not meet someone turned to fears of being in a relationship again.  Katie had learned how to take loving care of herself when she was alone or with friends, but doing this with a man was another matter. She had never actually taken care of herself in any of her relationships, and she was very worried that she would let herself down again. Katie wanted some guidelines regarding loving actions she could take for herself as s...

Fear gets to the best of us, whether it is fear of failure, fear of success or even fear of fear. All of us have experienced fear at some point in our lives and it can be a real stumbling block that holds us back from being truly successful. Fear can’t hold you back forever, if you don’t let it. There are several ways to overcome fear, here are my top 9: 1. SEPARATE REALITY FROM PERCEPTION Ask yourself what is really going on, locate the facts and place them over your feelings. 2. IDENTIFY THE TRIGGER Figure out what it is in a situation that triggers you. Learning to identify it will help you learn to combat it. 3. KNOW WHERE FEAR LIVES IN YOUR BODY A lot of times, fear takes over physically. It affects different people different ways. Identify if/how it affects your physical body and do the work to take care of your body. Ex: if you hold stress in your back, you can learn stretches, foam rolling, etc. to avoid the pain. 4. PRACTICE GRATITUDE Everyday, list out 1-3 things you are than...

Internet dating has become a great way for people to meet people. Many singles are finding that internet dating is the golden ticket for discovering new love and true love!  Is your schedule crazy busy?  Want to experience a different way to find a date?  Like getting to know people?  Want to turn strangers into friends? Internet dating may just be the golden ticket for you! Look, in this day and age Internet dating is life and it is here to stay.  Yet, many singles are unsure of this 21st century dating technique.   Many fear the outcome. They fall prey to the stereotypes associated with the notion of cyber dating: What will other people think of me? Will I end up going out with a cyber geek?  Is this kind of dating safe? No one will think less of you for trying out online dating ñ so what if you end up dating a cyber geek?  First dates can be last dates.  If you are worried about being safe, online dating can be safe - if you exercise ...

Determining what our purpose is in life can be one of the hardest questions that we as humans must try to answer. In this article we will be going through a step by step process, exploring your feelings and options, and by the end, you should have a fairly solid tool you can immediately employ in your life, to help give it a meaningful direction! There are three steps to the process of discovering the purpose of your life: 1. Understanding the principle of choice 2. Creating your “underlying principle” 3. Aligning your life with this underlying principle Understanding The Principle of Choice Norman Vincent Peale has this to say about the power of choice. “The greatest power we have is the power of choice. It is an actual fact, that if you have been groping under unhappiness, you can choose to be joyous, instead. And, by effort, lift yourself into joy. If you tend to be fearful, you can overcome that misery by choosing to have courage. The whole trend and the quality of anyone’s l...

In the hustle and bustle of modern life, it's easy to overlook the importance of self-care and self-love. Yet, these practices are crucial for maintaining our physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Taking the time to care for and love ourselves can lead to a more balanced, fulfilled life.  Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you start your journey towards self-care and self-love. Understanding Self-Care Self-care encompasses all the actions we take to maintain our health and well-being. It involves paying attention to our physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual needs and taking steps to nurture them. Physical Self-Care Exercise Regularly: Physical activity is not just about staying fit; it's also a great way to boost your mood and energy. Find activities you enjoy, whether it’s yoga, jogging, dancing, or simply taking a walk in nature. Eat a Balanced Diet: Nutrition plays a key role in how we feel. Aim to eat a variety of foods, including plenty of fruits, vegetables...

Human beings are social beings and we are interacting with people every day of our life.  Often, our happiness depends a great deal on how the interactions with each person turn out.  This is especially true of those whom we care about e.g. in close friendships as well as in marriage.  However, because each personality we deal with is unique and presents its own challenges, managing the myriad of relationships requires us to consciously observe the process and impact of our interactions so that we continue to gain knowledge, understanding and experience in developing relationships in a positive way.  I have realized that to have good management of relationships, we need to be assertive and honest in sharing our thoughts, feelings and concerns.  However, this needs to be done in a way that does not provoke the other party, but is instead respectful and encourages both parties to listen to each other.  A good way to do this is through the communication techni...

Our planet is brimming with a random lottery of people; undeniably though, finding true love can be considered a risky business. Love is supposed to be a beautiful feeling with lots of happy thoughts emanating from the whole package of being in love, so why is finding true love considered a difficult challenge? Is finding love really so hard though? Or do we just make it hard? Finding love is not hard, but sometimes it takes a long time. So if you are single now, and I assume that you are, then you are likely going to be single for a while.  Here are some advantages of being single:  1. You are independent- Basically you can do what you want when you want. You don't have to wait, you don't have to ask, you can just go.  2. You have more time- Want to go to the gym? Want to join the hiking club? Play an instrument? How about watching your favorite video for the 10th time? Want to take a course? Learn a new hobby? Who's stopping you?  3. You don't have to deal wi...