August 9, 2018
by Janet Pearlman
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Meditation helped as did feeling good much of the time. On a summer trip she was visiting family when one member, Sarah, spoke to her with an accusatory tone. M had enjoyed two long, fun-filled days, packed with activity, and … Continue reading
August 2, 2018
by Janet Pearlman
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something extra of another, that person waivered. Oh no, a bit of worry crept into her awareness. Breathing through the rising of emotion, Samuela held the vision of her trip and continued. The day came to leave and off she … Continue reading
July 24, 2018
by Janet Pearlman
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did not understand her, leaving her feeling alienated and alone. She struggled, and nothing she did pleased them or herself. Now the morning light shone through the big window, Nola felt lousy with running anxiety and sadness. Though her habit … Continue reading
July 17, 2018
by Janet Pearlman
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him, I lifted my hands in front of my face and made a clockwise twist motion as though turning a dial on a clock before me. “Let’s shift that focus.” I said, “Fred, go to one of your parallel universes … Continue reading
July 10, 2018
by Janet Pearlman
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people had come together about once a month for many years. A member, Madeline, worked as a nurse on a busy hospital ward. Short handed, the Head Nurse had been frequently asking her to cover shifts for other staff. Madeline … Continue reading
July 5, 2018
by Janet Pearlman
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We want to feel more cared for! But how? This post offers some illustrations of what acting in self love might look like. Saying No to a Sleep Over From her home city New York Laretta taught Pauline much about … Continue reading
June 28, 2018
by Janet Pearlman
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Alas, at first, if she was honest with herself, she knew she did not feel this in her bones. It was easier if she stated, “Things work out well for me.” Definitely she could point to instances of things going great. … Continue reading
June 18, 2018
by Janet Pearlman
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a house and scored a new more interesting job. There she was driving down a sloping hill with rises and falls, cruising along, beautiful scenery. Then literally BAM! A startling accident, her car hit head on, airbag deployed. Humbly our … Continue reading
June 12, 2018
by Janet Pearlman
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Last week we heard about Jalmina and her incident with a car mishap. That day she pulled the book Radical Forgiveness[1] by Colin Topping off her shelf, looking for relief and finding some help in its pages. Let’s see how … Continue reading
June 6, 2018
by Janet Pearlman
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Jalmina had been irritated by a series of things going awry for her. In March her sink backed up, an online account was hacked, her computer had a blip of non-functioning and more– a series of frustrating and unwanted events. … Continue reading
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