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Q: There are certain subjects, words, and criticisms that have the power to shake us to our core. What’s going on here? Let’s begin by talking about the power that words have over us. They sometimes carry heavy emotional and psychological weight. They can lift us up. They can also crush us. For the most… Read more: Unhooking the Hurt: How to Release Painful Emotional Hooks

Even if you don’t have your own garden, if your car’s been unlocked, you’ve probably been anonymously gifted with enough zucchini to feed an army. We gardeners like to share the wealth, as it were… I’m here to help save the day. I have two recipes that are guaranteed to have everyone in your family… Read more: Best Zucchini Recipes Ever!

Q: Can you explain what influence language has on our perceptions? When we are born, we’re born with full awareness. We’re still connected to the All–That–Is.  Looking into a newborn’s eyes, you can see the ancientness of their souls. You can see the wisdom of the ages looking back at you. Because this newborn is still fully connected, this is their experience. But before long, to make us more suitable to living within the families and cultures into which we’re…

Q: You often talk about how we are brainwashed by culture. Why is that a bad thing? What can we do to prevent this? Cultural brainwashing teaches us not to question and not to think or act for ourselves. There are many ways to prevent this and still live a so-called normal life. It’s not realistic to set impossible expectations. Most of us will feel we can’t fully disengage from culture. But we can become more aware of how language…

You may have noticed lots of pics with Arrow lately. That’s because we’re keeping him while Cait finishes up a master’s program. And while I love this dog to pieces, going from two to three dogs wasn’t in my plan. It changes the whole dynamics from eating to who gets affection when, to playtime, to… Read more: How to Stop Your Dog From Marking in the House: A Comprehensive Guide