Posts tagged self-actualization
Strength Through Our Differences
Strength Through Our Differences

When my husband and I first started dating 18 years ago, it was a common contention between us that he didn’t like to do the things I liked to do (eg. try new restaurants, travel to exotic places, etc). This created ongoing conflict. 

Variety may be “the spice of life,” but diversity supports our very existence. Biodiversity, cultural diversity, emodiversity (emotional diversity), all promote balance and resilience on our planet and in our relationships.

Though intellectually, as humans we understand there are inherent differences between us, we may experience conflict when those different beliefs, values, or priorities are expressed. 

Being able to honor ourselves as separate and different from others, including our intimate partners, is the foundation of a healthy relationship. This capacity to differentiate cultivates self-awareness, and fosters empathy, authenticity, and integrity.

Learn how to differentiate and discover the benefits of honoring our diverse experiences.

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People and RelationshipsErin Masondifferentiation, variety, relationships, healthy relationships, empathy, diversity, attachment, individuation, intimacy, connection, authenticity, resilience, emodiversity, self-awareness, curiosity, ambiguity, expansion, balance, conflict, codependence, dating, confidence, growth, love, let them, openness, self-expression, self-actualization
Finding Your Treasure During the Ebb Tide
Finding Your Treasure During the Ebb Tide

The still and stagnant moments in our life feel scarier than the crises and chaos. Maybe it’s situational, seasonal, economic, or cosmic (some planet must be in retrograde somewhere!), but whatever it is, the phone stops ringing. The vibrant social momentum we once enjoyed seems muted and still. Our health goals, income, or relationship situation can suddenly plateau for no apparent reason. 

The term “flow” has become a familiar concept in the world of pop psychology, and is associated with heightened productivity, focus, timelessness, and creativity. The flow of the ocean offers a sense of energy, life, and motion, but when we are so preoccupied with catching the wave, we neglect the more subtle beauty of the ocean’s ebb. The ebb tide reveals something rich, interesting, and alive if we have the courage to explore it. The silence, stillness, and emptiness may provide unexpected benefits. Discover how what seems like nothingness might actually be full of possibility.

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Self-DiscoveryErin Masonsilence, uncertainty, languishing, flow, ebb, quiet, surrender, acceptance, fear, anxiety, openness, ebb tide, self-exploration, self-discovery, motivation, self-actualization, resilience, negative space, pause, awareness, curiosity, personal growth, growth mindset