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Category: Presence

Community in the Year of the Virus

By Phil and Maude Posted on May 3, 2020 Posted in Presence, Relationships 2 Comments Tagged with Community, Coronavirus
Community in the Year of the Virus

For us, connections with others are an important part of our lives, and we’ve been made freshly aware of that because the stay-at-home regime has stopped us from meeting face-to-face with people. No more walks, meals or movies with friends. …

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Living Together in the Year of the Virus

By Phil and Maude Posted on April 19, 2020 Posted in Presence, Relationships, Successful Relating 9 Comments Tagged with Coronavirus
Living Together in the Year of the Virus

It is gradually sinking in for all of us that this is going to be a far longer disruption of normal life than originally thought. We have lived through the first wave of changes: hand-washing, shopping lines, shortages, masks, avoiding …

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How to Stay Balanced in Your Life and Relationships

By Phil and Maude Posted on February 23, 2020 Posted in Presence, Relationships, Successful Relating 6 Comments Tagged with Balance
How to Stay Balanced in Your Life and Relationships

A number of events have conspired to upset our daily rhythms. Maude has been spending nights away taking care of the grandchildren for a couple of weeks. We are both dealing with health issues right now; nothing chronic, but enough …

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Celebrate Every Day of Your Relationship

By Maude Posted on February 9, 2020 Posted in Love, Presence, Relationships, Successful Relating 2 Comments Tagged with Appreciation, Attention
Celebrate Every Day of Your Relationship

Valentine’s Day is at the end of this week and we have been reflecting on what we would like to share about this day that’s dedicated to love and the celebration of relationships. I love celebrating any and everything, and …

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2 Important Ways You Can Strengthen Your Relationship

By Phil and Maude Posted on January 5, 2020 Posted in Meditation, Presence, Relationships, Successful Relating 6 Comments Tagged with Breathing
2 Important Ways You Can Strengthen Your Relationship

PHIL: It was New Year’s Eve when Maude mentioned the idea of a short phrase to carry throughout the year. Instantly, the word BREATHE appeared before me, almost as if lit by light-bulbs like an old roadside sign. I think …

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How to Plan for the Future and Be in the Present

By Phil and Maude Posted on December 29, 2019 Posted in Presence, Relationships, Successful Relating 3 Comments
How to Plan for the Future and Be in the Present

Two events stand out this week. The new year is a time to declare our intentions for the following 12 months, and it’s also a new decade and an invitation to look further ahead, both personally and as a society. …

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Why Relationships Need Attention to be Successful

By Phil and Maude Posted on June 9, 2019 Posted in Presence, Relationships, Successful Relating 2 Comments Tagged with Golden Rule, Sharing
Why Relationships Need Attention to be Successful

PHIL: Recently, a dear friend told us a dating story. They met, and after he had talked for 45 minutes straight, she gently asked “Would you like to know what I do for a living?” We told this story the …

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One Simple Practice That Will Improve Your Relationship

By Phil and Maude Posted on May 26, 2019 Posted in Presence, Relationships, Successful Relating 2 Comments
One Simple Practice That Will Improve Your Relationship

As with so many things, progress on your own path enriches your relationship. Ongoing practice that helps you gain insight into yourself and furthers your awareness of your own issues, needs and desires, is a strong support for a healthy peaceful …

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Why is Intimacy Important in All Your Relationships?

By Phil and Maude Posted on May 19, 2019 Posted in Presence, Relationships, Successful Relating 1 Comment Tagged with Intimacy, Presence, Successful relationships
Why is Intimacy Important in All Your Relationships?

MAUDE: Some days put you in touch with what its all about! Sunday was one of those days. We had such a sweet and touching Mother’s Day. After a lovely brunch with the kids, we took a long drive on …

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It is Important to be Present in Life and in Your Relationship

By Phil and Maude Posted on May 12, 2019 Posted in Presence, Relationships, Successful Relating 2 Comments
It is Important to be Present in Life and in Your Relationship

“Be Here Now!” An injunction that many of us have accepted and tried to practice for years. And yet, how elusive this often is. Unfortunately, it sometimes takes a shock or disturbance to awaken us from scurrying around with our …

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