Tag: Relationships
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The Ball’s in his Court?
Photo credit by Isobel T; creative commons license. I’ve been divorced long enough that few people tell me what to do anymore, or how to do it, or –heaven forbid—how to play the game. Maybe they grew tired of it. Or maybe it was the less willing ear I give them now, accompanied by plenty…
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Intersection of Paths, Too Late
From the upcoming book, Passion to the Third Degree. Originally published in 2007. I haven’t thought of that boy in years. I knew him in college, considered him a friend. I never had any romantic inclinations toward him, but I was vaguely aware that he certainly had them for me. I was either mostly oblivious…
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Why Let Your Last Boyfriend Choose Your Next One?
Speaking of past boyfriends, these are little “swamp things” growing out of the muck in a rather lovely lake near my home. Photo copyright by Lorna Tedder, all rights reserved. From the upcoming book,23 Ways I Screwed Up My Life with the Law of Attraction—and How I Fixed It You wouldn’t let your last boyfriend–the…
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Can You Look at Yourself in the Mirror?
Self-Portrait, April 2010 I will believe in honor. I will not become jaded. I will not lose my compassion. I will not be a victim. I will conduct my relationships with integrity. I will love myself enough to demand accountability from those who do not behave honorably toward me. I can look myself in…
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From Heartbreak to Higher Ground: Turning Points in Our Lives
This photo reminds me of the 5 of Wands Tarot card, the sense of desolation Of course, 5’s in the Tarot are all about choices….. Photo copyright by Aislinn Bailey, all rights reserved. When you’re in the midst of a heartbreak or trauma, it’s very easy feel stuck in the muck. I have come to…
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Showing your Injuries
Photo copyright by Aislinn Bailey; all rights reserved. When someone I dislike does something to hurt me, especially intentionally, I want to bare my teeth and claws and think nothing of going for the jugular. If they do something to someone I care about, I’ll shred them without thinking. When someone I care about does…
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Where Others Fail to Do You In, the Self-Saboteur Takes Over
Photo credit by TimOve; creative commons license From the upcoming book,23 Ways I Screwed Up My Life with the Law of Attraction—and How I Fixed It It’s easy to blame all the lying, cheating, mean bastards out there, but if they’re not bringing us down every chance they get, don’t worry: we’ll do it to…
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Blessing in Disguise: A Little Favor from the Law of Attraction
Serene moments in Donalsonville, GA. Photo copyright by Lorna Tedder. All rights reserved. I was somewhat mortified (to put it mildly) when my 17-year-old announced that she was looking up men from my past on Facebook and friending them.
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Awaiting the Platypus Dawn
Photo credit by Cha222; creative commons license Two months ago, I participated in some “spiritual work” with some trusted spiritual leaders who always have an interesting point of view. I very much enjoy these sessions where I am a student rather than a teacher and where I am challenged to see things in a new…
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When Not to Keep a Secret
Photo Credit by pdjs-photos; creative commons license Keeping secrets can be dangerous. It’s not that they can’t be kept, but if they’re kept at a price, then that price tends to manifest into something harmful. Though I’m fairly open myself and have very few secrets, I still know and keep many secrets that aren’t harmful…