MAUDE: Recently a dear friend wrote to me describing an experience she was having with the people helping her repair her house after severe rain damage: I have enjoyed deeply spiritual experiences thi

What are the threads of a peaceful relationship? They lie in the steadfastness of that connection. In every peaceful relationship, whether a friendship, relation, or a romantic one, there has to be bo

Phil and I hit a bump the other day. It was to do with the allocation of funds, although the subject really isnt the important part. It was a rough one. That was so unusual that we took a look at it

Total honesty is a major part of a harmonious relationship. Holding back in the sense of not presenting yourself totally means that you are not quite yourself when youre with the other person.Read mo

Formulating your values and having an ever increasing awareness of what they are gives you a strong tool to move toward inner peace and peace within your relationships. The more you know your values,

If you want peace in the world, and believe it is possible, then the same should be the case in your relationships. Come from a place of mutuality, rather than individuality.Read more

This blog describes the experience of listening to another person with an effortless attention; without any judgment or comments on what is being shared. It is taken in for its deep value, as one hear

It is the season of peace on earth and goodwill to all. We wont go into where this is falling short; instead, we want to say that good will is not just for the holiday season, so lets look at what i

Whether it is your lover, your friend or a customer service representative, you can change someones day, with the acknowledgment that you see them as a person, and offer acceptance and love. After al

Sharing is an important component of harmonious relating. Sometimes we get so busy with the doings of life that we miss the opportunity to let another person know how important they are to us. The fee