Category Archives: Relationships

Attributes in relationships that work creatively

In relationships it is the quality in the experience that creates the space for someone to present as their best selves. Any type of relationship. This means that there are the attributes of respect, acknowledgement, appreciation, cooperation, participation, equality, fairness, trust, stability, to be seen to be heard, to be valued, responsibility, integrity, balanced give and take, empathy, compassion, kindness, equal giving and receiving, clarity, understanding, patience, acceptance, etc., etc. These above attributes are not a part of the interactions, or in the relationship overall if one dominants to get their needs met on the backs of others. The above attributes create inner connection and connection with others and in their absence, an environment of conflict is stimulated inside and outside. A lack of these attributes creates ill health and shifts the focus of attention into survival, fight or flight. If one is not heard, seen or valued chronically it can increase the ill health mentally, emotionally, physically, in the space and out into groups, and the community. Only someone who lacks these qualities in themselves, ie. lack of self respect, self appreciation, and self accountability, etc., would treat others with this base note behaviour. Why, if you respect yourself, you can respect others. If you hold yourself accountable, you will hold others accountable etc. It creates a value in the space surrounding you that people enter into. Time is better spent and more productive and efficient. People are speaking creativity and with innovation. Which direction is your motivation taking you and those around you? Are you elevating people into being their best self or are you dragging them down into your possible jealousy, hatred and greed?

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    • Integrating personal and group values to create a point of connection in relationships and environment
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    • Integrating values through intention
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    • Somatic Movement to increase physical, mental, and emotional function, health and well being
    • Clarity of  Environmental Stimulus to reduce blocks to health and wellbeing  

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Taking a risk in ‘relationships’

by Renee Lindstrom, GCFP

Last night I encouraged a couple to take a risk and be honest with each other and to listen to the message in what each is saying ย while trying not to be defensive. ย This morning I came across this ย great piece, author unknown.

To laugh is to risk appearing foolish.

To weep is to risk appearing sentimental.

To reach out for another is to risk involvement.

To expose feelings is to risk exposing your true self.

To hope is to risk despair.

To try is to risk failure.

To live is to risk dying.

Yet risks are often taken,

because the greatest hazard in life is to risk nothing.

The person who risk nothing

may avoid suffering and sorrow,

Yet he reduces his chances to learn, feel, change, grow, love or live.

Chained by his opinions,

He forfeits the opportunity to contribute

to the growth of the whole.

To risk is our gift and our choice.ย 


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‘Imagining in your relationship’

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When you have decided upon the type of relationship you would like to enjoy, create a reflection of this in your relationship corner. ย Remember to use groupings of two.

Remember that when you stop blaming outside influences for your lack of connecting to the perfect relationship situation, this is when you are seriously ready to do the work to meet your hearts desire. ย The work begins by being clear and committed to the qualities you are seeking in a partner. ย Once you determineย these qualities the next question is, “Do you have these qualities yourself.”

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Feldenkraisยฎ Practitioner since 2007, Value-Based Communication & Empathy Coach since 2004, Art of Placement ย since 2000, Founder of Greater Victoria Peace & Intercultural Celebrations since 2010 & Greater Victoria Labyrinths since 2012, #yyj Peace Week Calendar Founder โ€“ 2014 & 2015

 

Personal Message in my in box this morning. I expect they aren’t aware of my focus in my community!

Hello beautiful, i just came across your profile here. I would like to be friends with you. I want you to know that you are a very beautiful and attractive woman and you are a woman with a difference, what i see in you i have never seen in any other woman. Your beauty is exceptional. And your beauty is one in a million in this world. I will be so honored to be your friend sweetheart. You are the best beauty of your kind. Looking forward to read from you soon and get to know you better. Warm hugs and kisses to you.

This message was waiting for me this morning from my Google plus account. ย In my Removing Obstacles to Love Workshop this week a participant spoke about a scam she encountered and how it affected her. ย We used this scenario in a role play to connect to the needs that where not met.

I mentioned to the group afterwards how someone could take the online photo’s ย  and do a Google search to find out if they had been used in other profiles.


 

Click on the picture ย to enlarge it and then right-click twice on your mouse in rapid succession. ย Options will come up that will include a search for similar photo’s. ย Click that option and you may be surprised to find the same picture several times with different profile names.

I have in the past reported these to Google plus, however, they have now made it harder to report scammers. ย They want the person whose picture that is being used to report it now. ย This gives the scammers an edge. ย Now I simply block these accounts.

The above message came from aย John Miguel. I would ask my community members to watch for this account to pop in their networks as their goal is ย to become friends and then go through your friends searching for targets.


Renee Lindstrom, GCFP,
Feldenkraisยฎ Practitioner since 2007, Value-Based Communication & Empathy Coach since 2004, Art of Placement ย since 2000, Founder of Greater Victoria Peace & Intercultural Celebrations since 2010 & Greater Victoria Labyrinths since 2012, #yyj Peace Week Calendar Founder โ€“ 2014 & 201

 

Overcoming sexual blocks through Somatic Movement!

couple-814825_960_720As my practice matures, there seems to be more ease for clients & students to open to their ย sexual shame and deep-rooted beliefs that have been implanted by themselves and others that no longer serve them.

In movement I experience sexual shame,ย  or issues,ย  expressed through the automatic blocking of specific patterns ofย  movement.ย  In other words, one’s brain has been trained to block certain movements. As the Feldenkrais Method is gentle and conscious, (not strategy focused or orientated around dogma), logic is available for someone to begin noticing the connection to the trained habit of stopping a movement. ย  When one notices a blocked pattern of movement and experiences that they are able to move easily through it, they can increase their ability to move in a certain way! ย  This is the point in ones Feldenkrais journey that I generally find honest and value-based communication makes a huge contribution. ย  If there is an urge to talk, the dialogue is limited to what the feelings and needs are now in the moment. ย If there is no talking, or story telling, the experience can move into feelings of acceptance and forgiveness. ย 

With no stories hijacking the present moment experience into the past, there is increased ย inner safety achieved. In that second of observing whatever it was blocking the mind, something new replaces it. ย Some of the feedback over days and weeks are amazing! ย The movement and language for me is the deepest empathy experience on the planet.

I have witnessed movement difficulties for women have not only been difficult sexual experiences with others but that they have themselves compromised their sexual integrity by submitting to sex when they didn’t want to but felt they had to.

In men I have witnessed judgement, self comparisons and low self-esteem. ย As women, we have an urge to share our history with our partners which includes our sexual prowess, however, it diminishes their sense of being good enough!

In love and empathy singles/couple coaching, mentoring and classes I am pleasantly surprised at the level of sexual honesty that is emerging. It is powerful and liberating to talk about sex as a need. As important as water and air! My joy is to introduce it using Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs. ย I notice a difference ย in the participants as in the introduction of basic levelsย of survival sex and the higher attainment levels. ย When one is meeting greater needs, ย there is more conscious awareness and heightened sexual life achievement! ย It introduces conscious options and choices. ย 

  1. ย Basic Sex – Disconnected to self and others (less ethics & integrity)
  2. ย Heighten Achievement – Connected to self and partner (increased integrity & ethics)

In personal living spaces the focus of the occupantsย is telling through what is expressed in their surroundings. ย If there balance between couples (and children) as well as their interests, sexual gratification will also be a struggle of balance between the two.

In all three approaches there is a focus on creating a power with relationship through inner reflection of outward actions..

  • Movement Action – ย brain, body, emotional & mindful awareness
  • Mindful Action – awareness of ย thoughts, emotions & responses
  • Environment – stimulus for generating responses & reactions

Explore unique ways of slowing down to check in and notice where your focus of attention is. ย 
This mindfulness of inner alignment can enhance your life experiences.
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‘Empowered Relationships’

Happy_Couple[1]Empowered relationships begin with one’s personal deepened connection to their own personal values. ย Knowing our values and trusting them to guide us gives us the strength and willpower to be true to ourselves! ย This foundation is key for an interdependent relationship that is life enriching for both our partners and ourselves!


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Feldenkraisยฎ Practitioner since 2007, Value-Based Communication & Empathy Coach since 2004, Art of Placement ย since 2000, Founder of Greater Victoria Peace & Intercultural Celebrations since 2010 & Greater Victoria Labyrinths since 2012, #yyj Peace Week Calendar Founder โ€“ 2014 & 2015

 

The Month of Romance and Love: #7 of 14 Tips for finding better loveย ย 

by Renee Lindstrom, GCFP @ Inside Awareness

#7 ย Intimacy & Vulnerability

Vulnerability comes from trust. ย Trust grows from friendship. ย Are you seeking gratification or longing for bliss? ย if you choose bliss, practice friendship. ย Enjoy making friends and the joys of bliss from exploring your shared values and sharing experiences.

Love Day 7Tip for the day: ย Be committed to getting to know many friends. ย Use this time to practice fun and enjoy the getting-to-know-you process before getting serious.

“Love takes off masks that we fear we cannot live without and know we cannot live within.”

James Baldwin

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