bonds, bounds & barriers

“Conflict is connection. It’s how we figure out who we are, what we want, who our partners are and who they are becoming, and what they want. It’s how we bridge our differences and find our similarities, our points of connection. The problem is, we haven’t been taught how to do it right.” ~ Dr. Julie Gottman 

Conflict is often labeled as a negative in our society, especially within relationships. While it can indeed be uncomfortable and emotionally charged, conflict doesn’t have to create a barrier to connection with your partner. 

According to Drs. John and Julie Gottman, navigating disagreements respectfully and constructively can foster resilience and deepen your understanding of each other’s feelings, dreams, desires, and needs.

Oct 1 | International Observe the Moon Night

We aren’t that far apart if we’re looking at the same Moon. Whether we are cutting our hair in protest, boycotting Shoppee because of their bad choice of an enabler endorser or frustrated over bungling Facebook preparations to shift to Meta - we all are guided by the light of this sole beloved Earth satellite.

This reflected light is called earthshine. Credit: Zolt Levay

I see the moon, the moon sees me. ⁣

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International Observe the Moon Night is a time to come together and connect with fellow Moon-enthusiasts and other curious people worldwide. Everyone everywhere can participate in learning about lunar science and exploration, take part in moon-watching and honor both cultural and personal connections to the Moon.⁣

sing a new life into being

The New World Order that the conspiracy theorists fear is a shadow of the glorious possibility available to sovereign beings. No longer the vassals of fear, we can bring order to the kingdom and build an intentional society on the love already shining through the cracks of the world of separation. ~ Charles Eisenstein, The Coronation

These past few months have sequestered us in isolation, given us the gift of time, and allowed us to reconsider our priorities. 

By interrupting lives, systems and patterns are revealed, habits and direction can be reviewed - what was consuming compulsion could evolve into conscious choice.

The act of keeping us home offers changes to our habitual thinking, feeling and doing. We can reignite old flames or kindle new fires. As step away from the heat o one another and the rush of spinning wheels.

Climate changes have eased up and nature has reclaimed much lost to human interference and abuse. We can shift and adapt too - flow together and around each other. Merge and mingle as we trade ideas and allow ourselves to be awed and amazed.

Staving off grasping greed and oversized cravings with gentler and more tender love and connection. Compassionate give and take in relationship, family and community. Returning to natural rhythms that are more honoring and respectful.

Returning the sacred in our daily doings with care and ceremony. Burn away pretentions and pomp to reveal our true essence and original being.

As smoke clears, as sludge falls away, what shows up are the mirrors we all are to each other. May we walk in beauty in this sacred way each and every day.