So, it’s been a challenging time in the world, and I find myself reflecting on the importance of giving back. I know, I know – my New Year’s message is a bit late, and we’re already 1/12th into the year (a somewhat scary thought!). Truth is, I wrote this a while back and somehow forgot to press send. Sometimes, completing … Read More
Navigating Family Dynamics During the Holidays
Introduction The festive holiday season is fast approaching, and with it, the promise of cherished family gatherings. However, for many of us, these gatherings can also reignite old emotional wounds and tensions. In this insightful blog post, we will explore strategies to navigate the intricate web of family dynamics during this special time of year, transforming it into an opportunity … Read More
Gaining Self-Awareness
This is the latest article from Neil on relationships…. It’s healthy to voice one’s thoughts and feelings, especially after going through these types of experiences. However, my end goal is always to coach people through letting go of toxic emotional attachments, understanding the deeper issues, healing, and moving forward. Because if you can’t change a person or situation, you have … Read More
Sticky Emotional Reaction…
Here’s the next article for Neil on holidays and relationships… Despite your best intentions in clearing the slate… And all your preparation for staying mindful with your family over the holidays… Once you’re seated at the table, or socializing in the living room, you may still catch yourself regressing into the wounded child or adapted adolescent. A sticky emotional reaction … Read More
Running patterns
This is the latest article from Neil on relationships When reconnecting with family for the holidays… Few of us enter with a blank slate, to experience others as they truly are… Over decades, we’ve built up assumptions about them, and how the day or night will go. In effect, instead of relating to each other… We are relating to … Read More
Holiday Survival
This is Neil’s latest article on family gatherings and holidays… You might be bracing yourself… The holidays are fast approaching. And because social restrictions are relaxing, most family gatherings will be back in full swing. Though for many of us, even if we are looking forward to seeing our family, the childhood dinner table remains the epicenter of our family … Read More
Writer’s block doesn’t exist…
I want to share a takeaway from one of the experiential exercises I designed… Which delivers an important, mind-altering lesson. Not only does it prove writer’s block doesn’t exist… It pulls you into the empty space where great creativity happens. Let me explain… One of the myths in creative work is that you need to begin with some extraordinary idea, or experience… And … Read More
Handle Your Hot Buttons
I wanted to add a thought expanding on a previous topic I discussed rest and stress… Because managing that balance has an impact far more than it may seem. In addition to impacting your health and immunity, stress lowers your emotional and psychological capacity. Your capacity to perform well, to think clearly, and to handle pressure, conflict, and your hot buttons. When … Read More
Honor Confidentiality
This is the latest article from Neil… To continue supporting as many as I can in finishing your books, and other projects, I want to share a few extra lessons I’ve learned recently before we continue our regularly scheduled programming here. This tip has applications far beyond writing, so read on for the bigger takeaway. I took note of … Read More
The Front Matter
Now on to our second and bonus lesson.. I realized I needed to stop taking the damn words so seriously, and I finished my first novel–A dream I set for myself when I was just a little boy. I felt like I was learning from someone that understood why the writing matters. Someone who appreciates the art. And I learned … Read More
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