Being

Being, Compassion, Presence

Martyrdom and narcissism are two sides of the same coin. Both the martyr and the narcissist are dysfunctional archetypes arising from self-obsession, which is the complete identification with form. Self-obsession creates turbulence and drama. A martyr is one who denies herself in the service of others. Her identity is created by doing rather than being.…

Synarchy

Grace, Honor, Synarchy

Mistrust of others is rooted in mistrusting one’s self. When you continually question the motives of others, it means your own motives are less than pure. This is a hard reality to accept. But identifying our own dishonesty offers great freedom. Ask yourself, “Where have I been keeping secrets? Where am I using stories to…