pain | The Ease of Release & Letting Go

One of the most difficult questions I have ever been asked has been “what do you really want Cheryl.” Oh my, where do I start? I’ve had days when, like Eva Gabor, I’ve wanted it all. You know…the penthouse view…Park Avenue. Other days I’ve wanted…

104 What do you really want?

July 27, 2013

There are signs to letting go, to detaching what no longer serves our hearts, minds, bodies and souls. These signs surround us, penetrate our emotions and flash like neon in our minds eye. We may not always choose to recognize them, but they’re there. •…

091 Signs of Detachment

March 27, 2013

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“Pain is the place between…”

March 15, 2013

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“Pain and suffering is always found…

February 23, 2013

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Addiction…it’s the opposite of release. When we are addicted, we are blinded to the damage the substance, repeated action or unhealthy relationship creates. Whether it’s drug dependency, a workaholic syndrome or being victimized in a relationship, addiction is a spiraling collapse for the next high.…

060 An Addiction of Attention

February 8, 2013

“ ‘I don’t know’ is a false truth.”

February 2, 2013

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Release is gratitude. In previous posts we’ve uncovered the first four stages of letting go – denial, pain, absence and creativity. In this final stage five, gratitude is the final cutting of all attachments holding our hearts, minds, body and soul. These are the times…

044 The Five Stages of Release (Part 5)

January 16, 2013

Release is a relief. In the first stage of a release, we confront denial. We come face to face with our ego and its protective armor that wants to believe everything is okay as is. Ego is resistant to change. He ignores what may weigh…

022 Five Stages of Release (Part 2)

December 21, 2012

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Why is it that in spite of being told “use a potholder when cooking over a stove” or “don’t let a rope slide through the hand,” we still get burned. What about racing on coasters that turn our knuckled grip to white? When we hold…