Hi, I’m Elaine.
I like helping people to tap into their best qualities and to recognize and encourage them in others. I’ve spent a lifetime learning how to be happy by living authentically. Being true to ourselves and open and honest with others can be daunting, but it’s so worth it. It’s something that can be learned over time, one concept at a time.
As a lifelong reader and curious observer, for me being authentic often means going a little deeper to get to the heart of the matter. In my posts, I’ll be offering a sincere and thoughtful exploration into the most intimate and emotionally satisfying aspects of personal growth. I’ll also make suggestions, based on my own experiences, about how you can look within and discover who you truly are, with the goal of helping you to create a more fulfilling life for yourself.
If you’re ready to get started, read on!
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At its best, establishing a deep, human bond with someone yields a joyful feeling which is hard to describe. It’s a type of euphoria different from, but akin to, the feeling of falling in love. It’s mutual regard…the basis for true emotional intimacy.
Read MoreWhen we feel disconnected in our relationships, it’s sometimes hard to describe what’s wrong. We might be vaguely aware of feeling lonely or maybe even irrelevant. But it’s rare that we actually say that we don’t feel seen or heard. Still, perhaps because they represent such elemental human desires, there from birth, those words resonate when we hear them.
Read MoreSimply learning to be ourselves and allowing others to be themselves—that’s what leads to healthy, mature, and satisfying relationships and careers that we can be proud of. There are two things that get in the way, though. Read on to find out what they are.
Read MoreIt takes intention and a lot of practice to be able to stay calm and be patient while we are trying to sleuth out what might be going on with someone. Developing a habit of curiosity can help.
Read MoreIt takes courage to live authentically, but once you start doing it, you’ll realize how much better you feel about yourself and others. Are you ready to learn how?
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