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Wednesday, August 27th, 2008
Relationships
Welcome. Take a deep breath in and slowly let it out. Breathe in peace and relax. Breathe out tension and relax. Do this three times.
To improve your relationships learn to listen with your heart. Let your head and your thoughts take a break! When we listen with our heads, we are usually listening to ourselves, paying [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Parenting, Relationship by margehicke
Monday, August 18th, 2008
Parenting in Autumn
Parenting:
By mid-autumn adjustment to school has been accomplished and the year’s work has begun in earnest. Communication is the most important element in the relationship between parents, children and teachers. And the most important part of communication is listening—not listening for information, but listening with the heart for feeling, without judgment, with no right or [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Parenting by margehicke
Monday, August 18th, 2008
Autumn
Autumn
One September, when Autumn officially arrived, I was fortunate to be in Tennessee, where I was privileged to watch the trees, one by one, don their garments of red and gold. I was certainly in touch with how this season heralds transformation.
Unmistakably, Autumn offers the opportunity for change. She heralds the beginning of the school [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Personal Growth by margehicke
Friday, May 16th, 2008
A Friday Morning
Today I was given a beautiful gift, wrapped in shiny paper and tied with bunches of ribbon—time with a friend. We had a bite to eat and then began to wander down many paths — paths of thoughts and ideas, of memories and dreams. We visited the garden of courage of conviction and solid beliefs. [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Communication, Inspiration, Relationship, The Life Of Ease by margehicke
Friday, May 16th, 2008
THINKING ABOUT WINTER
In the midst of the stillness of wintertime, we can develop our awareness and mindfulness. When we are mindful, we are better able to be aware of our body, mind and spirit,—thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations. Refraining from judging them, we welcome these feelings as friends, with compassion. With empathy we [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Inspiration, Relationship, The Life Of Ease by margehicke
Friday, May 16th, 2008
SUCCESS
Success has been in my thoughts recently, so I thought I might share a few thoughts and quotes and see how they fit for you.
I invite you to take a deep breath—and another–and close your eyes. Breathe in the successes you have had in your life, for I am sure there are [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Communication, Inspiration, Relationship by margehicke
Friday, May 16th, 2008
SPECIAL TIME: Keeping Relationships Alive
No question about it! There are not enough hours in the day to do everything! For years I have been an advocate of “Special Time” for parents with their children. But, as I see the deterioration of other relationships, I have begun advocating this time with spouses, significant others, and friends, as [...]
