In this year, some of my favorite psychospiritual nonfiction essays were published either through my blog or Gods & Radicals, as well as an essay…
Post Break-Up Growth
Heartbreak, loss, protracted and unwanted single-ness, and break-ups bring up the painful side of connection, when we are torn from intimacy and thrown back into…
Self-Love for Men
Lately I suspect that many men, and likely others, do not really practice enjoying themselves sexually.
We Heal When We Feel Our Guilt
Witnessing as healing, as vengeance Once, a person I saw as a mentor hurt me. Our relationship had begun in a friendly, amiable, affirming way,…
The Ripening of Grief and Loss
Harshness engenders beauty, as the dying time of fall creates ornate deciduous tapestries of color, as a thirsty vine drives flavor into the fruit, as…
come give your love to us again
People disappoint and hurt each other, and we’re also what we’ve got. I was listening to a Jane Siberry song, “An Angel Stepped Down (And…
On Being Stuck in Anger and Hurt
Letting go of anger, hurt, and resentment is tough and it can take a long time. “Letting go” sounds simple enough as a metaphor, but…
Boundaries Invite Intimacy
After reading Cristien Storm’s excellent Empowered Boundaries: Speaking Truth, Setting Boundaries, and Inspiring Social Change, I’ve been thinking about my own boundaries and exploring boundaries…
Disappointment is a Spiritual Experience
To disappoint is not always a sign of having done something wrong. There are times when others appear to have expectations we didn’t want or don’t agree to and there is no way to set a clean boundary without disappointment.
Practice and Fighting with Humans, not Enemies
When the wooden sword cuts toward me, I reach mine out and catch the impact, gather it close, and then open for the next attack.…