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Stage 6, the Month of June
This was my first thought as I looked at Stage 6, known as Struggle. It is also sometimes called the Dragon Fight, a stage connected to tension, opposition, boundaries, and the courage to meet what stands in our way.
May: Stage 5 of the MARI Mandala Change is in the air
April and Stage 4 of the MARI: The Courage to Begin
March, Stage Three, and the Awakening Journey of the M.A.R.I.
February. The Shape Before the Shape
January: The Power of One
A Soft Return to Wholeness
What Italy Taught Me About Trusting the Unplanned
I DID NOTHING WRONG!
Does your mother need to admit she hurt you before you can heal?
A mother who wants your undivided attention when she speaks to you but silences you when you tell her how your feelings were hurt at school.
A mother who swoons over her neighbor’s daughter’s looks, personality, and popularity and insists you be friends with her so she can “rub off on you.”
A mother who wholeheartedly believes she has your best interest at heart.
Mothers who treat their children:
- Like an object with no feelings: Mak…
From Self-Doubt to Self-Worth: Setting Goals in the New Year When You’ve Had a Critical Mother
For many, the New Year feels like a blank slate—a chance to dream big and start fresh. But if you grew up with a critical mother, setting goals can feel less like inspiration and more like something you must quickly run to your room and hide so you won’t get hurt.
How dare I? What if I fail? Am I worth it? Is this mine to receive?
If you experienced a lot of criticism, judgment, or emotional disconnection during your childhood, you might have internalized messages of inadequacy that still echo…