"Abstract: Consider the story of Miranda and Fritz whose marriage broke up, and Miranda was still in a state of acute suffering years later. She couldn’t understand why she was so stuck and could not recover from her losses. A hungry ghost can…"
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"Abstract: Consider the story of the injured dog as a metaphor of the way we lash out from our pain. Consider what an agreement about being each other’s healer might accomplish for you. Advanced communication skills allow a partnership to…"
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Using teachings from the Buddhist tradition, we can discover our personality type. Knowing our personality type gives us clues about our growing edge. If fears hold us back, committing to the practice of taking risks will give us…"
The Biggest Risk is in Not Risking
It’s dangerous to live a safe life. ~ NietzscheLinda: In the Buddhist tradition, there are four personality types — anger, greed, illusion, and fear. I’ve always been a fear type. Maybe I was just born that way, or maybe it’s a result of childhood experiences. I don’t know. Frankly, at this point, I don’t care. These days, the why questions no longer fascinate me. It’s…See More
"Abstract: Take a few moments to reflect on the powerful work honor to see what it means to you. And then consider what it means to us to honor our partner. Here are thirty ways to consider, to see if we are treating our partner with…"
"Abstract: Moving beyond either/or thinking is a mature and responsible way of processing information which gives us a great advantage when striving to co-create a great relationship. Since life is rarely black and white and more likely to be…"
"Abstract: Examining our limiting beliefs is always a good idea. Our beliefs can end up being self-fulfilling fantasies and keep us from enjoying maximum well-being. There are many limiting beliefs about being older that await our assessment as…"
"Abstract: When we are reaction machines, acting out our fears, we deny ourselves important information that could be enormously beneficial in terms of the larger purpose of our relationship. If we want to be among the successful couples, we…"
"Abstract: One of the skills to develop as mature individuals and good communicators is that of reframing. To reframe is to change the point of view of any given situation. The facts of the situation remain the same, but a deliberate shift is…"
"Abstract: Mindfulness practice offers a tremendous advantage when we are involved in the process of co-creating a great relationship. Being present in a way that is receptive, accepting, and non-judging paves the way for respect to…"
Omtimes Media commented on Linda Bloom's blog post 'A Direct Path to Becoming Wise'"Linda, thank you for your submission. Would you be so kind to include your bio of 60-70 words at the end of every submission, please? That way we are sure tyo give you the proper attribution, and also direct readers to your website/producst and…"
Omtimes Media commented on Linda Bloom's blog post 'Revisiting the Idea of Winning'"Hi Linda, I would like to have your 60-70 words bio at the end of your article, with two links to help people find you. I can't accept submissions without attribution. Please and thank you!"
"Abstract: Creating a successful partnership does take work. The process is not for the faint of heart. But if we do our work, are aware and awake in the ways we participate in our relationship, we can expect the goodwill and cooperation to…"
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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", "Happily Ever After… and 39 Other Myths about Love", and "That Which Doesn't Kill Us: How One Couple Became Stronger at the Broken Places". Visit her website at www.bloomwork.com.
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The Hungry Ghost
Posted on August 21, 2021 at 4:11am 1 Comment 0 Likes
Linda: Miranda and Fritz have two children, a son who is seventeen and a daughter who is fourteen. They had been married for seventeen years when Fritz fell in love with another woman. When Fritz admitted that the affair had been…
ContinueUsing Language to Heal Emotional Wounds
Posted on August 18, 2021 at 3:30pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Linda: Once, many years ago, when I was out walking, I came upon a scene where a beagle had been off-leash, and had been hit by a car. The dog was crying in pain, unable to walk or even stand due to the severity of his injuries. His…
ContinueThe Biggest Risk is in Not Risking
Posted on August 15, 2021 at 2:13am 1 Comment 0 Likes
It’s dangerous to live a safe life. ~ Nietzsche
Linda: In the Buddhist tradition, there are four personality types — anger, greed, illusion, and fear. I’ve always been…
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