Relationships

Consciousness/Thriving
Making Peace with Death & Dying
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The Two Caveats in the Golden Rule

Many languages and cultures carry the same wisdom: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." One would think that is always good advice. However, there are two fundamental assumptions in The Golden Rule that require a note of caution…
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Love with a Capital ‘L’: Recognizing the Divine Through Another

Many believe that the highest expression and experience we can attain in life is to love one another. Yet love is highly misunderstood. There is great confusion about the causation of love and the ways in which we are one and those that separate…

10 Secrets to Creating the Perfect Wedding Ceremony

Most couples want a wedding ceremony that speaks to their unique values, beliefs and life circumstances, but beyond a few inspired ideas, many are at a loss about how to put it all together. Having designed and officiated at hundreds of wedding…
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The True Face of Prejudice

I happen to think that the singular evil of our time is prejudice. It is from this evil that all other evils grow and multiply. In almost everything I've written there is a thread of this: a man's seemingly palpable need to dislike someone other…
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Stress and Family: Spending Holidays With ‘Loved Ones’ Who Aren’t Very Nice to You

Below the surface of many family holiday gatherings are mini dramas playing out, contemporary grudges and resentments and unresolved childhood issues. Nothing hurts with such emotional depth as these familial battles. For the tender-hearted,…
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Tips for Dealing With Other People’s Opinions

They say opinions are like noses -- everyone has one. Whether you like it or not, people have opinions about you. What you do with those opinions is entirely up to you. Consider a coaching client of mine who had a really tough time dealing…
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When Friends Don’t See Eye-to-Eye

Did you ever have a really good friendship where everything was just rolling along until one day you hit an impasse that you couldn't seem to get past? I've been hearing a lot of stories like this lately and have had my fair share as well. So…