Dr. Cassandra Abbington lands on her new love's remote Russian estate completely unprepared for the dark secrets emerging from his past. Can this American psychologist help Sergei, or will his passion pull her under?
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Once the initial shock wears off, we can turn it around and use the experience to empower ourselves. We build strength by overcoming adversity.
Then we can help others in similar circumstances - and that is the most healing practice of all.
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In French class we learn the concept of the "faux ami" - an English word with a different meaning in French. A good example is 'blesser,' which means 'to wound.'
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When are fully relaxed, open, trusting, and accepting of each other, we are in a state of intimate presence.
This is one of the most profound divine joys of human experience, and one that I wish for you.
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The initial eye contact between strangers transmits a vast amount of information in a glance.
Seeing and being seen forms a primal connection. Holding the gaze reciprocates interest.
And yet, it will never be a romance until someone says hello.
Say hello.
Say we have a crush on someone who drives a red car. It's likely we will start to see red cars everywhere.
Now imagine we have an expired registration and something illegal in the back seat. Aren't we going to start noticing police cars?
What we look for sees us too.
Is there anything more exciting than traveling the world from guru to guru questing for truth? We are heroes, after all. We need something to do!
Ah, but that's just ego feeling important.
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Life could be worse. You could be a headless snowman at the dog park.
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We found the head, btw. About 100 feet away, completely covered with pee 😬
Book Release Celebration for The Stain
This Saturday! 12/11 @ 5:00 pm at Sacred Root, Ithaca, NY
This will be more like an art opening than a performance. I am happy to sign books, read passages, and talk about the story. Meet your local authors, Ithaca!
Imagine coming home to a supportive relationship with someone who not only accepts and appreciates you for who you truly are, but understands the pain and struggles you've had in your day.
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When we are feeling a lack of connection with those around us, we may need to go where our "people" are.
Ask: Which interests can I explore more deeply to invite new experiences into my life?
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I imagine close calls with death have happened to nearly everyone.
And yet, here we are, still defying the odds. Perhaps we were spared because we have something important to do.
What do you think that purpose could be for you?
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You hear a knock and open the door a minute later. There is square box wrapped in shiny black paper, topped with a large silver bow. The tag has your name written on it. Whoever delivered the gift is gone. Nothing else looks unusual.
What happens next?