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Comment on fully embracing vulnerability by Andrew

Andrew — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 08:41:14 +0000

I thought there was some connection I had with you… my ascendant is Scorpio too I feel similarly about big groups and being ‘seen’. Astrology can be pretty validating for what we know about ourselves.

Comment on fully embracing vulnerability by kate

kate — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:21 +0000

Thanks Andrew. Yes, connection is a biggie for me too. My Scorpio ascendant likes to retreat, so big groups and being ‘seen’ are always challenging for me, and yet connection is really how we can combine our force for change. I guess that’s the whole point though. Embrace who we are fully and there’s nothing more to be done. Sounds easy…

Comment on fully embracing vulnerability by Andrew

Andrew — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 03:51:40 +0000

Hey Kate,

Phew. Brilliant video. You’re a great writer, and it was a perfect intro to Brene’s talk.

A couple of things that stood out for me…
connection gives purpose and meaning to life

letting of the fight against emotions.. like vulnerability.

to believe I am enough.

thanks for posting it,
Andrew

Comment on keeping it simple by Gail

Gail — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:17:18 +0000

Thank you for reminding me about Don Miguel Ruiz’ wonderful book. I read it years ago when it first came out and though it was excellent. Now, after having done a great deal of work on myself, I think reading it again will be of even more benefit than it was the first time.

Comment on keeping it simple by Kate

Kate — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 04:48:53 +0000

Thanks Lyn, glad you love the site, we love the feedback x

Comment on keeping it simple by Kate

Kate — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 04:47:34 +0000

Thanks for the addendum Patou, rounds it off beautifully x

Comment on keeping it simple by Lyn

Lyn — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 13:09:06 +0000

Thanks for reminding me about The Four Agreements! I also found it some time ago on Amazon and have it on Kindle. Love your site! Looking forward to reading your Blog now too. Have recommended the site to a friend in Melbourne.

Comment on keeping it simple by Patou

Patou — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 11:58:53 +0000

Thank you Kate for this reminder of useful techniques.
One of my daughters introduced me to the “Four Agreements” and I have found them useful particularly when I want to deal with challenges in a more present way.
Don Miguel Ruiz also published “The Fifth Agreement”, the fifth tenet being “be skeptical but learn to listen”. In the words of Don Miguel: “The fifth agreement is ultimately about seeing our whole reality through the eyes of truth. The result of practicing this agreement is the complete acceptance of ourselves just the way we are, and the complete acceptance of everybody else just the way they are. The reward is our eternal happiness”.

Comment on keeping it simple by andrew

andrew — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 22:27:27 +0000

Thanks Kate. Excellent article.

A combination of being present, not making assumptions and not taking anything personally, has gotten me through pretty much every difficulty I’ve ever encountered. And generally made life more harmonious for myself.

Energetically it feels like I keep my energy within myself when applying these ideas. So I tend to feel more grounded.