Table of Contents FirstHeading What is a Narcissist? What is Gaslighting? Why Are Narcissists Attracted to Empaths? Are Empaths Attracted to Narcissists? Spiritual Bypassing: When Compassion Becomes a Barrier Why Do People Stay in Relationships with Narcissists? The Importance of Boundaries How to Break the Cycle of Narcissistic Abuse Conclusion In relationships, especially those involving…
Gratitude, a simple yet transformative emotion, has the power to shape our lives in remarkable ways. At its essence, gratitude is a heartfelt appreciation of the abundance, beauty, and kindness that surround us every day. Gratitude is also a lens through which we view our experience, one that pays close attention to the positive things…
In September, Amber began transitioning to hospice care. When she turned 42 on October 25, with help from family and friends, Amber made and delivered 42 bouquets to strangers who looked like they could use some extra kindness. Amber passed on November 30. Cancer took so much from her, but never her radiant light, kindness,…
The holidays are often a magnifying glass for family dynamics. Patterns and tensions that may go unnoticed the rest of the year can come to the surface when everyone gathers together. For many, the holidays become less about joy and connection and more about navigating guilt, conflict, and unmet expectations. One client recently found herself…
Sometimes loving yourself can feel like an uphill battle. It would seem natural to love yourself, so why is it so hard? You might feel like you want to love yourself, and you understand how important it is, but the thoughts in your mind automatically default to negative. It’s like there’s a glass wall in…
With roots in Ancient Greece, Stoicism is a philosophy for achieving a life of wisdom, inner peace, and contentment. It emerged around 300 BC in Athens, founded by Zeno of Citium. While distinct from mindfulness, Stoicism holds ancient wisdom that can inspire those walking a mindful path today. Amongst other things, it reminds us to…
Our mission is to help more people grow and give flowers in kindness. As a new non-profit organization, we’re constantly asking ourselves how we can best fulfill our purpose. One way we do this is by providing garden resources to help our team members plant and grow flowers. For the past 3 years, we’ve been…
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Monks practice their faith with self-denial and dedicated simplicity. The original Christian monks lived in the Egyptian desert. One day, Abbot Macarius said to his fellow monks, “Brethren, flee.” Confused, one of the monks asked, “How can we fly further than this, seeing we are here in the desert?” Macarius placed his finger to his…