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Accepting Myself – Freeing My Shackles

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Kevin Carlstead

I grew up with the notion that image and how I appear to the public was the most important criteria for a happy and successful life. Our culture relies on this belief. WE ARE OUR IMAGE. It is repeated in entertainment, … Continue reading →

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Response Struggle

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Kevin Carlstead

We respond to our fear of failure and vulnerability, our fear of death, our fear of emptiness with ideas of IMAGE and POWER and ENTERTAIN AWAY FROM THE FACTS OF LIFE. There are other ways to respond to this scary adventure here on earth. Breathe and read what I have learned here in this blog post. Continue reading →

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Sigh No More

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Kevin Carlstead

I don’t think to understand – because of habit. I react to my feelings – because of trained reaction. So, when feeling good, or distracted from the pain, I can think so positively and I love being me. And, when I’m … Continue reading →

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Accepting Myself – Freeing My Shackles

Response Struggle

Sigh No More

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