Established in 1988 as a response to Oakland, California’s increasing rates of violence and crime and the corresponding decrease in accessible programs for youth, Destiny Arts Center seeks to “end isolation, prejudice and violence in the lives of young people.” Youths often live with frustration and depression. Destiny Arts Center seeks to provide for them […]
Relationships
To Forgive and Forget? What is the Key to Forgiveness?
A good friend recently emailed me an article about forgiveness, one of my favorite topics. While I found some of the content interesting, I found the article’s recommendations lacking. The author suggested the secret to forgiveness was (somehow) “erasing all recollection” and “removing all remembrance” of past events perceived as harmful. Reproduced below is my […]
Dealing with Self Judgment? A Meditation for Moving Into a Resourceful and Non Judgmental State
We are often told it is not good to judge others. The guilt or shame we feel when we do can turn into negative self judgment. We can get caught in a mental loop where we begin judging our judgments. This state can create an emotional dam causing mental reactions that keeps us from accessing […]
Bridging Differences: The Art of a Compassionate Marriage
All too often we receive questions for Alana asking advice on relationship and marriage conflicts. A love relationship will have its ups and downs because this is a part of cohabitation and sharing a life together. But why are some relationships more compatible while others are filled with power struggles and conflicts? In the following […]
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