Posts tagged self-expression
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
Anger Part 3: Finding Your Release Valve
Anger Part 3: Finding Your Release Valve

“I had a long fuse, but when it blew, watch out!” Erik explained. He was always a rule follower, well-behaved and compliant, but even as a kid, he struggled with his anger. His early strategy to suppress it became unsustainable as he grew older and experienced life's challenges.

We are taught to control it, conceal it, avoid it, deny it, deal with it. We are usually not taught to feel our anger, nor how expressing it effectively can be healthy for us. How do you express anger at your worst? How do you express anger at your best?

Learning to respond to anger effectively helps to harness this powerful emotion so that it doesn’t hijack you unexpectedly. Make your anger work for you rather than against you. Prioritize safety, then don’t be afraid to unleash the beast. Learn how to self-regulate, then experiment with how to express your anger.

Read more for ways to safely respond and express this powerful emotion…

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Cultivating WellnessErin Masonanger, self-expression, expression, emotional response, mobilization, boundaries, self-awareness, body awareness, self-regulation, parasympathetic, acceptance, authenticity, agency, exercise, release, values, conflict, emotion, empowerment, wellbeing