Stop Expecting YOU in Others
Acceptance. Adjustment. Adaptation.
One of the greatest challenges I notice with clients and sometimes within myself, is expecting other people to think like we think, love like we love, communicate like we communicate, or show up the way we would. We say stuff like: “I would never do that to them.” “I...
When Relationships Change
……and so do we
Hello Soul Family, One of the most difficult realities of life is recognizing that relationships are not meant to stay the same forever. We often enter relationships unconsciously hoping they'll remain exactly as they are in the beginning - comfortable, exciting, fun,...
The Healing Power of Summer: A Season to Rest, Reflect, and Celebrate You
Sheila D. Boynton, LSW, MDiv, CTCP, CAMS-I Hello Soul Family, There is something about summer that naturally encourages us to slow down. The days are longer; the sun shines a little brighter. Life seems to invite us outdoors, to gather with family and friends, to...
Change is Constant… Learn to Adapt and Grow
Sheila D. Boynton, LSW, MDiv, CTCP, CAMS-I Hello Soul Family, If there is one thing we can all count on in life, it is change. Life changes. Relationships change. Careers change. Our health changes. Even the way we think about ourselves changes over time. Yet despite...
If Nothing Changes…Nothing Changes
Change, responsibility, and getting unstuck
Hey Soul Family, I was reading through some old notes the other day, just reflecting, and one thing kept jumping out at me - how many of us want to be somewhere different in life but we’re not actually changing anything. We say we want change. We pray for change. We...
It’s Time to Shed…
Spring Cleaning for the Soul
Hey Soul Family, Growing up, I was taught that March and April meant one thing - spring cleaning. Time to change the drapes to sheers, swap quilts for lighter blankets, and pack away winter clothes to make room for summer clothes. But as I’ve grown, I’ve realized...