A Wintertime Reflection

The gift of a vacation is that it is so different from the demands of our ordinary lives. It’s amazing how a few days out of our routine, communing with others, and especially with nature, can refresh and rejuvenate us.

Posts by ElaineElaine KlonickiDecember 30, 2025rhythm, harmony, happiness, balance, order, family, loss, joy, delight, vacation, hugs, Gifts From the Sea, Anne Morrow Lindbergh, adventure, connection, time, reflection Comments

How Boundaries Help Us Navigate Relationships: Part III

It can be hard to set limits on the behavior of others, even when it is adversely affecting us. Direct communication, with appropriate boundaries, can not only improve relationships, it can sometimes save them.

Posts by ElaineElaine KlonickiFebruary 15, 2023boundaries, relationships, limits, The Book of Boundaries, Conscious Communication, communication, honesty, harmony, consequences, assertiveness, scripts, interactions, self-boundaries, painComment

Evaluating and Redefining Your Personal Values

Taking the time to examine our personal values can help us in our decision making. Communicating our underlying beliefs to others can reduce conflict in our relationships.

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