Personal growth
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The “black holes” in our social universe
“Whether we give away too much or too little of ourselves, our vitality dwindles.” ~Sue Patton Thoele Black Hole Relationships (Parts of this essay were adapted from Writing Home) A full-time mother of three once told me she looked forward all year to summer break and hated to see it end. Was she nuts? Did she really enjoy refereeing troops of rowdy kids in her basement and making dozens of grape jelly sandwiches on short order? “I love summer because I get a reprieve from the back-stabbing at school events and Mothers’ League meetings,” the young mom insisted. “I don’t have to deal with the woman who doesn’t like…
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Becoming better
“I know that all the healing, civility, and sanity begins with me. It begins with my willingness to check under the hood, to face my demons, and to do the healing work necessary to make me a better human being so that I care more about the welfare of other human beings than I do about being right or rich or revered.” ~Cheryl Richardson Photo by Cindy La Ferle
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Listening is a healing art
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Women’s stories
“If she got really quiet and listened, new parts of her wanted to speak.” ~SARK, author and artist The book that inspired the workshop / Cindy La Ferle ______________ Please visit the home page for additional content and social media sharing options. Parts of this blog do not show on digital devices. Among the things that make me happy: helping other women find their voices and hearing their stories. That’s why I’m excited about my upcoming workshop, “Your Story, Your Power,” which is based on the book, Your Story Is Your Power: Free Your Feminine Voice, by Elle Luna and Susie Herrick. The free, one-night workshop will be held at the Royal Oak Public Library on…
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Good company
“I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.” ~Brene Brown You’re my cup of tea / Cindy La Ferle ______________ Please visit the home page for additional content and social media sharing options. Parts of this blog do not show on digital devices.
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Starting new chapters
“There comes a day when you realize that turning the page is the best feeling in the world, because there’s so much more in the book than the page you’re stuck on.” ~Zayn Malik Morning light / Cindy La Ferle To view additional content or subscribe for daily updates, please visit the home page
