by: Jamie Rautenberg

At times when we feel most powerless, some of us can unconsciously behave as if our survival is entirely dependent on attention from others around us. This survival instinct kicks in from beliefs we’ve accumulated throughout our life about what it means to relate and receive love which is mixed up with taking energy from another to gain power back.

I know I’ve definitely engaged in this behavior throughout my life, but it wasn’t until I stopped making other ...

by: Jamie Rautenberg

Fearing other people’s reactions to us is one of the top reasons that keeps us trapped in cycles of guilt, shame & obligation vs. acting from a place of our true inspirations​ integrated in all we do, say& choose. We may feel a sense of responsibility to caretake each other, but this urge can disempower us & repress authentic connection if done out of obligation over inspiration. The best way to be there for another is through your ...

by: Jamie Rautenberg

When do we know when we are done with something?

I recently saw a post where someone was sharing their thoughts about being so relieved to be done with dating because they were married now. It got me reflecting on my own life experience & how I’ve shared a similar sentiment in the past. But now, I often wonder, how do we truly know when we are done with anything, whether it’s a relationship, healing, a career, etc. For ...

by: Jamie Rautenberg

At the root of all evolutionary progress lies this question and our flexibility with the solutions as we grow.

by: Jamie Rautenberg

Every aspect of transformation holds immense value & beauty, especially the shedding of what once was in order to reveal & for us to live in what truly is.

by: Jamie Rautenberg

When the mind’s plan is broken, opportunity for true growth emerges.

by: Jamie Rautenberg

Labels matter because when we label something it determines our emotional experience.

by: Jamie Rautenberg

When we no longer expect to be received by others any particular way, it becomes remarkably easy & natural to be sincere in all we do, say & choose.