12/03/2024
Sometimes people (who probably mean well, no doubt) come up to me and say, "Are you still doing the matchmaking thing???"
Why yes, I still work for a living (oops, didn't win the lottery), I still have a career that I've trained for an delivered on for decades, and YES Iβm still dedicated to helping people find meaningful connections β in fact, itβs rewarding work!! Itβs wonderful to see how impactful matchmaking (and dating & relationship coaching) can be for peopleβs lives.
For some reason, there's a minor 'disconnect' in some people's minds between my role and the professionalism they attach to other jobs. So when a colleague of mine called this to my attention, I knew it had to be shared. I hope you'll share your thoughts!
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π Rant Alert: Why Matchmaking is Serious Business π The other day, someone (likely a married person) told me I should be posting on Facebook instead ofβ¦ | 32 comments on LinkedIn
12/01/2024
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11/25/2024
When is the last time you wrote out or meditated on your vision for your relationship?
I encourage my clients to make this a regular practice, refining their written vision, "rehearsing" that vision in their minds (visualization), and living "as if" you're on your way and already experiencing many facets of the vision.
Here's an example perhaps to inspire you to write your own vision:
"I envision a relationship of adoration, moments of ecstasy, and a commitment to partnership. Just as a business has a mission, vision, and guiding principles, so to do we as a couple; they are our "north star."
My partner is more the mental, financial, and energetic leader and anchor of the relationship and I am more the emotional tone and heartbeat of the relationship. We trust each other implicitly; we love, honor, and cherish each other.
We recognize that the relationship exists for our growth and also for our pruning or refinement and so we are able to grow with more momentum and in ways that are more expansive than either of us could alone."
If you feel inclined, I invite you to share your vision by posting below. Or, share it with a friend. We tend to be more accountable when we express it out loud!
11/02/2024
The urge to merge, the longing to melt into love with the full presence and essence of life, is one of our strongest human urges.
Life is renewing you constantly. Could you allow love to carry you into conscious union with the full rhythm and flow of life?
10/23/2024
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"I just can't handle the stress of dating anymore!" π©π©π©
I'm celebrating dating and relationship depth, growth, and positivity in this newsletter, and I want to hear from YOU! If you've had an inspiring dating experience or a moment of connection that felt good, share it! Reply to this email with your story, and I may feature it in an upcoming newsletter....
09/28/2024
Today is a beautiful day to share some of the lovely feedback and updates I've received from clients ... β€ π«Ά π
09/23/2024
The healing process for singles -- whether in relationship recovery or actively dating -- often involves navigating through residual emotions such as anger, fear, or hurt.
As illustrated in the diagram, itβs essential to first acknowledge any unfelt, subconscious emotions tied to past experiences. By allowing yourself to truly feel and process these emotions, you can begin to release remaining anger or resentment. This journey may eventually lead you to a space of gratitude where you find deeper peace and healing.
Skip no step of this process, for it helps in creating a healthier emotional foundation for future relationships. This is stuff I help my clients work through regularly. XO
Where are you on your healing path? What would you call this chapter of your life?
09/18/2024
Awww... π₯° I'm pleased to share that I was included as one of the 10 Best Midwest Matchmakers of 2024: https://www.datingadvice.com/for-women/best-midwest-matchmakers Now 68 million more readers will know about one of Wichita's best-kept secrets! π
10 Best Midwest Matchmakers of 2024
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09/03/2024
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08/27/2024
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08/23/2024
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08/19/2024
The average person spends about 80,000 hours of their life working. What kind of impact could you have if you leveraged even a small percentage of that time towards your love life?