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Gestalt Columbus

465 Waterbury Ct.
Suite D
Gahanna, Ohio 43230

P: 614-852-4866

info@gestaltcolumbus.com

F: 614-364-4523

6371 Riverside Dr.
Dublin, Ohio 43017

Stacy Ingraham meets with clients in Dublin on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday.

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@glennondoyle Speaking the truth per usual. Progress is not always linear. Sometimes, we grow in fits and starts. Take a deep breath. Rest, and begin again.

Read that again. Often, we’re focused on our partners faults, shortcomings and quirks and lose awareness of our own projections, reactions and deflections. If we want to see real and lasting change in our partnerships, we have to be willing to begin with ourselves. Marriage isn’t 50/50 it’s 100/100. It can be daunting to know where to begin. If you’re not sure, try asking yourself: “What is it like to be partnered with me?”

It can feel incredibly vulnerable to set a boundary around your life and your own needs, and often it’s easier to “go with the flow.” On the flip side, this habit of saying no to ourselves can leave us feeling depleted, resentful and lonely. Happiness (or contentment) can be found within a healthy boundary! Start looking for tiny ways to put a boundary around your needs. If “No,” feels too strong at first, start slower:

With so many of us young and old spending more and more time on the internet...this is a powerfully simple reminder that there are people behind the posts. Practice kindness. Spread joy. Thanks, @bradmontague for the delightful animation.

It could have been a power struggle, a battle of wills, and the start of a major disconnection. There was door slamming, the 1st grade version swearing 🙊 and breaking of toys in anger.

Awareness is at the center of all foundational and relational change. We have to first notice or, bring into our awareness, the moments our patterns are no longer serving us or our relationships. When we are self aware we can begin to develop different patterns and move towards a healthier relationship with ourselves, and others. What are you aware of?

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