by Karoline | Feb 15, 2023 | IFS, Mental Health, Relationships
Since the Trump era, there’s been a nationwide renaissance in public discourse about malignant narcissism, and many of us have taken off our spiritual bypassing, rose-colored glasses to spot the dangers of trying to relate with people who are very blended with...
by Lissa Rankin | Nov 12, 2018 | Relationships
When I was teaching a workshop a couple of weeks ago, I made a flippant comment to a client. “Intimacy is not the same as unconditional love, nor is it the same as sex or compatibility.” My client wrinkled her forehead and took me aside later to ask me to expand on...
by Lissa Rankin | May 3, 2016 | Relationships, Spirituality
In Part 1 of Relationships on the Spiritual Path, we explored issues of comfort, soul growth and judgment—and how the tender parts of us need to feel safe in order for the heart to open to its full capacity. In today’s blog, we’ll dive into some juicy territory and...
by Lissa Rankin | Aug 27, 2013 | Relationships
In the wake of the renegotiation of my sacred contract with a friend, I had an epiphany. In my close relationships, I have two opposing desires: -the desire for intimacy and security -the desire for freedom and autonomy Every relationship is a dance of these two...
by Lissa Rankin | Jul 4, 2013 | Mental Health
As I headed to Albany, New York last week to film a 90 minute public television special, as well as 6 hours of additional DVD content that would be included as part of the PBS fundraising pledge package, I knew I was walking into a situation that was completely out of...