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Author Archives: Christine RoslundAbundant JoyExperiencing joy is one of the sweetest things in life! It is not something that we always feel. It comes and goes, as every feeling we experience in our humanness. When joy is felt, witnessed and expressed, it is such … Continue reading
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The Courage to Expand Your SelfAre you living with a level of openness and expansion that brings you deep fulfillment and connection in your life? Do you feel in alignment with the “true you” and honor that place within yourself? If you do, you would … Continue reading
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Surrender Yourself to What Is…One of the hardest things to do in life when you really want something is to let go and surrender. It can feel nearly impossible when you are going through a rough time. But, when you are able to surrender, … Continue reading Ongoing Life Coaching Group Sessions – New Workshop Beginning March 6th!Have you been setting the same goals over and over, without seeing much progress? Allow yourself to be supported in your goals this year and join our journey to achieve true change and make real progress in your … Continue reading Making Yourself Shine in 2013It’s impossible, said pride. It’s risky, said experience. It’s pointless, said reason. Give it a try, whispered the heart… Making Yourself Shine in 2013 Happy New Year! I hope you are getting off to a good start and I wish you the best year ever. … Continue reading Inspiration from Rumi
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TransformationsAn Ongoing Life The elements of your life will ebb and flow, just like the ebb and flow of the seasons and tides in nature. This time of transition—of back and forth—is one thing you can count on in … Continue reading Getting Your Priorities Straight, Living Your True Self More FullyAre the priorities you are living now inalignment with what’s most important to you? If you had 24 hours to live, would you have anyregrets about how you’ve lived your life? Are you living … Continue reading Being in the Know (By Being in the Now)Do you allow yourself to sink in to the things youthoroughly enjoy? Those things that are really important to you- that actuallyfill you up, give you energy and bring you joy, peace, calm and serenity? Do you allow … Continue reading The Power of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)Recently, I have been having more and more conversations with people about EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), an amazing technique for clearing trauma and eradicating irrational negative beliefs so that you can get back to living your life … Continue reading Growing in LoveI hope this newsletter finds you well, happy and ready for spring—a season of fresh renewal and new beginnings! It’s the perfect time to see how things are growing in your relationships with those you really care about—including … Continue reading
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Wrapping Up 2010 and Opening to 2011!Time seems to move faster and faster as we age and it’s challenging to keep up with all of the things we long to do, have, and experience. I used to feel stressed and overwhelmed by this thought, but … Continue reading Finding Balance in the Midst of TransitionLife ebbs and flows like the currents in the ocean. One thing you can count on is that things are constantly changing, one thing transitioning to the next. Sometimes things go calmly and smoothly, bringing us a feeling of peace, … Continue reading
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Taking in the PositiveSummer has arrived! It is the perfect time to relax, be playful and lighten up. When we are in this state of being, our bodies and minds are relaxed and open and we can more easily access our true selves. … Continue reading
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Are You Staying on Track–Or About to Get Sidetracked?Recently I’ve become aware that when I am struggling with difficult feelings or negative beliefs I often start trying to fix myself. I’ve realized that I do this in an attempt to counterbalance my feelings of insecurity. Maybe I’m not … Continue reading
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The Ritual of JoySo, how did it go with last issue’s practice of increasing attunement with your core self? Have you been experiencing more ease, acceptance and patience in your relationship with yourself? Often, when you put these practices to work you will … Continue reading It All Starts Here, Loving YourselfFor many of you, the idea of loving yourself may bring up negative connotations. Maybe it sounds like a strange concept that you associate with egoism, narcissism or self-centeredness, and seems like something you want to stay far away from. … Continue reading
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Infidelity“Cheating” doesn’t always mean actual sex. Sometimes, sexual desire gets diverted by the use of pornography or internet chatting. Other times, there is no sexual component, but an intense emotional relationship develops outside the marriage or committed relationship. Either way, … Continue reading
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Getting Over a Past Love?Are you having difficulty letting go of a past love? You may feel that you will never find love like this again. Ending a relationship with someone you have truly loved is like grieving a death. This requires going through … Continue reading Considering Divorce?Are you disappointed or frustrated about how your marriage is going? Wondering if you should try anymore? Feel like you’ve tried everything and nothing has worked? You’re not alone. Over 50 percent of couples go through these issues and end … Continue reading
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Typical Couple ChallengesCan’t stop fighting? Communication is the most common area of difficulty in relationships. When you argue, name call, or treat each other with contempt, you erode the sense of safety and trust in a relationship. When there is verbal or … Continue reading Men, Are You Struggling to Understand Women?If you are reading this, you know that women operate very differently than men. It is important to learn how women function so that you don’t feel like you’re spinning your wheels. Men often feel compelled to fix problems and … Continue reading |
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