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Musings on my thoughts, philosophies and wisdom gained as I stumble along my way...



Coherence
What if we could rise above conflict? What if we are looking at ourselves, each other and the world from the wrong perspective? I don't mean "wrong" in a punitive, pejorative way. I mean, wrong in a limited way. Imagine a diamond, with many facets. We can choose to look at any one of them and see the jewel from a different perspective. However, when we are in conflict, and our autonomic nervous system is in a state of fight or flight (or shut down), we have limited ability to
Jody Allen, LCSW
Nov 103 min read
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Rupture to Repair -- "The Wound is Where the Light Enters..."
Ruptures are a natural part of relationships -- they happen as we are learning one another. And let's be honest, we are constantly learning one another, because each of us brings our own life history (and future hopes and fears) to the present moment. Not to mention we are always growing and evolving. I would be surprised if there were no moments of miscommunication, misunderstanding, or misalignment in a relationship. If they don’t happen, it might be worth asking whether we
Jody Allen, LCSW
Nov 104 min read
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Love or Fear?
Are you running away from something? Or are you running toward something? I often gauge if I am moving through life situations based on...
Jody Allen, LCSW
Sep 173 min read
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Emotionality vs Adaptive Emotion - Feeling the Difference Makes All the Difference
Do you know the difference between emotionality and adaptive emotions? Emotionality keeps us stuck in feelings of overwhelm, while...
Jody Allen, LCSW
Sep 173 min read
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