Dissolving Assumptions of Self

  written by Anne Bolender From the moment we are born, our ‘reality’ is built on a rocky foundation of assumptions. As we grow up, these assumptions create the patterns, the roles, and the relationships that become the reality of our lives, our...

Ethical Hedonism as Self Care

written by Anne Bolender I’ve been involved with an online group recently that is focused on learning and practicing the fine art of self care. Yes, self care is a form of self love, but it is not about being selfish or narcissistic.  Self care is basically...

The Happiness Factor In Decision Making

Happiness and Decision Making What do you do when you come to a point in your life where a decision looms large on the horizon? On the one hand, you can stay with the tried and true, the ‘same old shit’ devil you know. There is safety and comfort in...

How Well Do You Practice Self Care?

. written by Anne Bolender Here in Southern Ontario where I live, lilacs are a very welcomed sight. Lilacs signal that the snow and cold of winter has finally left the area and the warmth of spring has finally arrived. Lilacs also signal the beginning of rituals...