They said to avoid you. You were dangerous. Uncontrollable and unpredictable. Definitely NOT for “nice girls like me.” No need to question things when the ones who know best can tell me what is what and what is not. I tried. Honestly I did! So badly yearning for approval from those content with surface. Yet your call a relentless screeching impossible to ignore; like a ...read more
Know your role and stay in your lane
It's one of my favorite phrases borrowed from the military, typically used to remind service members what's their responsibility and what's not. At first glance it can potentially seem condescending, no? I actually think there's magic in those words many likely miss. You see, empowerment comes by cultivating a laser-like focus on what we shrink types call "locus of control." LOCUS OF ...read more
When a true warrior shows up
When a true warrior shows up, your soul takes notice. And every defense mechanism you ever had starts to quiver. The yoni glistens, yearning for the taking, But the psyche isn’t so sure. She stands as sentry, demanding proof of worthiness. You see, she’s seen more than her fair share of would be companions. The supposed alpha males in all their gusto Who fall flat when things get ...read more
As Luck Would Have It
Do you consider yourself LUCKY? You should! Turns out self-fulfilling prophecies may be the key. Because #science. Meet Tamara Powell Tamara Powell, LMHC is the owner of Arya Therapy Services, the now global phenomenon in holistic health and healing. More recently, she founded Tales from a Trapezoid dedicated to the more raw and edgier side of life, working with ...read more
No Dumping Allowed (a.k.a. Garbage Truck Law)
Twenty years ago, while riding in a New York City taxi, international keynote speaker and positive psychology leader David J. Pollay narrowly escaped a life-threatening car crash What happened next became known as "The Law of the Garbage Truck." To purchase David J. Pollay's book: http://amzn.to/2jM7aG4 Meet Tamara Powell Tamara Powell, LMHC is the owner of Arya Therapy ...read more
Beyond Monogamy: Exploring Polyamory and Open Relationships
I had the distinctive pleasure of podversating with Dr. Nazanin Moali, PhD for her treasure trove of a podcast, Sexology. We dove into all things outside the box when it comes to poly'ish relationships, including some of the things they can teach the more vanilla among us. Check out my other article on that if you're curious how such a thing is possible! Even if you'd never ...read more
One Minute Madness: Data Not Directions
You wouldn't NOT color with specific crayons, would you? Why push away certain emotions? It's unhealthy! You're doing yourself and everyone else a disservice if you try to stay happy ALL the time. The world isn't all rainbows and butterflies and sprinkles, but that doesn't mean we can't make decisions that feel good regardless of our thoughts and emotions. ;) For an excellent resource ...read more
One Minute Madness: The Portfolio Life
Here’s what I know Dear Warrior – Sometimes we get too close to the forest to see the individual trees. (Try looking at the end of your own nose if you enjoy lessons in futility. 😉 Similarly, lives like ours are stunning works of pointillist art (a technique of painting in which small, distinct dots of color are applied in patterns to form an image; first became popular in 1886). All we can ...read more
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