"Abstract: Withholding can be dangerous. Those who are conflict avoidant run a high risk of getting into trouble with the mounting incompletions that have not been addressed. Sometimes is wonderful to be wrong about our beliefs. The belief that it is…"
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Linda Bloom posted an ArticleThe Consequence of Withholding
As a little girl, Dulce witnessed and felt the pain caused by anger, and she adopted a strategy of compliance to protect herself from strong emotions. She had negative experiences in her past from when she revealed her feelings and needs. She was shamed and blamed for expressing herself. When she attempted to be…See More
Linda Bloom commented on Linda Bloom's blog post 'Keep Your Relationship Fresh and Passionate'"Abstract: Many believe that-long term relationships eventually become boring. Possessed by this expectation, it’s not surprising that many couples can begin a downward trajectory that all too often ends in a break-up or staying in an…"
Linda Bloom commented on Linda Bloom's blog post 'It’s a Challenge to Love Well'"Abstract: The art of learning to love well is one of the most demanding challenges that we ever take on in our lives. Deep relatedness brings out the worst as well as the best in us. In working consciously with these tendencies and we find ourselves…"
Linda Bloom commented on Linda Bloom's blog post 'The Power of A Light Touch'"Abstract: Love is like a butterfly, when pursued is always beyond our grasp. But if we sit down quietly, it may alight upon us. Taking our attention off of the object of our desires, not pursuing them to bring love to us, can set a context for love…"
Linda Bloom commented on Linda Bloom's blog post 'Judgments Aren’t the Problem; Attachments Are'"Abstract: We have to make certain judgment calls every day. We make judgments in our relationships too, but we sometimes forget that they are personal, temporary evaluations, instead viewing them as objectively, permanently true. Being judgmental in…"
Linda Bloom posted an ArticleJudgments Aren’t the Problem; Attachments Are
Conscious living requires us to make assessments. We assess risk level, cost benefits, and appropriateness of behaviors in specific situations. We have to make certain judgment calls every day. We make judgments in our relationships too, but we sometimes forget that they are personal, temporary evaluations, instead…See More
Linda Bloom commented on Linda Bloom's blog post 'Givers and Takers'"Abstract: The “rule of reciprocation” is the universal tendency to repay when given a gift, whether it has come in the form of a material object or an act of generosity. There is a profound difference between control and influence, and…"
Linda Bloom posted an ArticleGivers and Takers
A Story of Heaven and Hell Heaven and hell are set up the same way. In each place people sit at large rectangular banquet tables. The tables are beautifully set and have every imaginable delicacy. All the diners in both settings have large wooden paddles strapped to their hands which…See More
Linda Bloom commented on Linda Bloom's blog post 'Judgments Aren't the Problem; Attachments'"Abstract: We have to make certain judgment calls every day. We make judgments in our relationships too, but we sometimes forget that they are personal, temporary evaluations, instead viewing them as objectively, permanently true. Being judgmental in…"
Linda Bloom commented on Linda Bloom's blog post 'Givers and Takers'"Abstract: The “rule of reciprocation” is the universal tendency to repay when given a gift, whether it has come in the form of a material object or an act of generosity. There is a profound difference between control and influence, and…"
Linda Bloom commented on Linda Bloom's blog post 'If The Suit Doesn’t Fit, Don’t Wear It'"Abstract: It can be difficult for those of us who find it easy to sacrifice ourselves in order to fit with others to recognize our own needs and to honor them. Embodying a life of integrity is not for the faint of heart. It does have its…"
Linda Bloom posted an ArticleIf The Suit Doesn’t Fit, Don’t Wear It
There once lived a tailor name Zumbach who had a reputation for making the finest of clothing. He used only the best fabrics and he was especially known for his impeccable suits. One day a man named Sam walked into his shop and plopped down a large bundle of money in front of the famous tailor. "I've always wanted to…See More
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- Linda Bloom L.C.S.W. has served as psychotherapist and seminar leader practicing relationship counseling almost forty years. She is a regular presenter at Esalen Institute, Kirpalu, and Multiversity. She has spoken at several conferences sponsored by the International Transpersonal Association, the Association for Transpersonal Psychology, and The Northern California Mindfulness Institute. She is coauthor, with Charlie Bloom, of 101 Things I Wish I Knew When I Got Married: Simple Lessons to Make Love Last, Secrets of Great Marriages: Real Truth from Real Couples about Lasting Love, and Happily Ever After… and 39 Other Myths about Love. Visit her website at www.bloomwork.com.
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The Consequence of Withholding
Posted on April 3, 2018 at 3:30pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
As a little girl, Dulce witnessed and felt the pain caused by anger, and she adopted a strategy of compliance to protect herself from strong emotions. She had negative experiences in her past from when she revealed her feelings and needs. She was shamed and blamed for expressing herself. When she…
Continue Keep Your Relationship Fresh and Passionate
Posted on March 30, 2018 at 10:30am 1 Comment 0 Likes
Many believe that-long term relationships eventually become boring. This myth can be hazardous to your relationship because it can become a self-fulfilling prophecy. That can lead to a belief that when there are moments of diminished feelings of attraction, desire, or sexual excitement (all of which…
Continue It’s a Challenge to Love Well
Posted on March 27, 2018 at 11:30am 1 Comment 0 Likes
“For one human being to love another, that is perhaps the most difficult of all our tasks; the ultimate, the last test and proof, the work for which all other work is but preparation.” – Rainer Maria Rilke…
Continue The Power of A Light Touch
Posted on March 23, 2018 at 1:00pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
“Happiness is like a butterfly, when pursued is always beyond our grasp. But if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.” Nathaniel Hawthorne
Linda: And the same can be said about love. If it pursued…
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