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I love you, please change! acceptance control forgiveness peace relationships resistance Jul 28, 2013

By Karen McMahon


 

Accepting how people show up in our relationships

One of the most liberating action steps that we can take in ALL our relationships is to accept others as they are.  It is the first step to living in peace with our ex, teenagers, mother, etc.

EVEN if that person is hurtful, ...

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Entering the radical gateway of acceptance acceptance divorce grief marriage over resistance May 09, 2013

By Karen McMahon


It wasn’t supposed to be this way! How do you find your way toward acceptance?

When a marriage crumbles, no one rejoices.  The dream of happily ever after dies with struggle on the part of both husband and wife.  One might fight hard, another might shut down, or avoid and seek c...

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The Distorted View of Fear anxiety confusion decision making faith fear possibilities resistance Mar 09, 2012

By Karen McMahon


Fear, much like a circus mirror, distorts our view of reality.

 

We each have fears as we go through the divorce process.  Our fears are often based in the unknown.  Everything is so uncertain, it is impossible to see around the bend to know what your life is going to look like...

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