Experiencing the Dark Side of Impermanence.
Intellectually, I understand the teaching of impermanence. I get that everything changes. I understand that relationships are no exception to the rule.
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Always Choose Yourself.
He didn't choose me. As a matter of fact, he thinks I talk too much. And drink too much. And curse too much.
Reflections: We Are the Same, You and I.
We seemed so different on the outside. Different upbringings, lifestyles, religion, even different-colored skin. I used to look at my arm lying over your body in wonder of how different and beautiful it looked. Light against dark. But I think on the inside we always knew, we are the same, you and I.
The Story of My Tears.
Sometimes these tears hold the disappointment in the knowledge that you and I seem to want two completely different things when it comes to love.
The Day Fear Took You Hostage.
The moment your partner is taken hostage by Fear and asks for part of their love back, it’s over. Holding on to a smaller piece simply isn’t fair.
Finding Selfless Love: Turning a Missed Chance into a Choice.
Now that I have a choice, I want someone who will choose me back. I used to think I was searching for someone to have and to hold, but I know now I am searching for someone with practice in letting go.
Wrangling with Our Shadow Side.
I’m holding in my body so much anger and humiliation, and I’m lashing out at the one who hurt me. There is a real confusion in my heart as to why we found ourselves in this place. I have lost confidence in who I am and my place in the world... My shadow side is the pure expression of my hurt, ...
It’s Not You, It’s Me.
I hope you can stop and see that this isn’t your fault, but rather a culmination of experiences and life choices that led me (us) to this moment.
Longing to Be Alone in This World, with a Stranger I Love.
Suddenly we were telling each other everyday those three magic words: "I love you." That this type of love is something stronger than everyone else’s because it’s not built on physical attraction, it’s based on the connection. I wasn’t a cold person anymore. I opened up, and fell in love with a ...
Owning Our Choices: We Are Not Entitled to the Lives We Didn’t Choose.
By “owning” my choices, I’m better able to appreciate that I chose a different path, the one that was more authentically me. Just because my life looks different than some of my friends’ right now, doesn’t mean that it doesn’t have its own unique value.