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by Stacy Bremner, MA, RP A Long Relationship with the Page I’ve been journaling for a long time — since January 1st, 1998. I know the exact date because I documented it. Journalers tend to do that. Writing has beenContinue reading… What Journaling Has Given Me (and Might Offer You)

A few thoughts on rising again — gently, daily, and in our own way. by Stacy Bremner, MA, RP Easter has always been a story of rising — of what becomes possible when we refuse to stay buried under whatContinue reading… The Invitation to Rise Again

Reflections on identity, belonging, and becoming by Stacy Bremner, MA, RP Where I Began I grew up in Minnesota — a place with a strong identity and an easy, almost unconscious pride. In the Twin Cities, it was simply assumed:Continue reading… Canada — A Place to Grow

A Practice for Softening Judgment, Seeing Beyond Our Blind Spots, and Choosing Connection by Stacy Bremner, MA, RP Last week I wrote about how the human journey doesn’t have an end point—no moment where our lessons are complete or ourContinue reading… The Middle Path: Letting Go of Good and Bad

by Stacy Bremner, MA, RP A gentle reminder that we’re not meant to be finished — we’re meant to keep unfolding, one invitation at a time. The Myth of “Arrival” There’s a moment, after we name a pattern and chooseContinue reading… There Is No End Goal: How the path keeps unfolding

Symbiosis — Part 2: The Two Sides of Emotional Symbiosis — and What Becomes Possible Beyond It by Stacy Bremner, MA, RP In my last post, I introduced the concept of Emotional Symbiosis — how we often assume we thinkContinue reading… Differentiation: Influence Without Entanglement

by Stacy Bremner, MA, RP As an Imago Relationship Therapist, I appreciate the many powerful tools that can help couples move from distress into greater peace, understanding, and connection. One of the most valuable concepts to understand, in order toContinue reading… When We Want Things “Our Way”: Getting Curious About Our Symbiotic Moments

by Stacy Bremner, MA, RP I became interested in listening styles through my work as an Imago Therapist, helping couples learn to Dialogue. Before that, I didn’t give listening much thought. I knew my mother was a good listener, andContinue reading… True Curiosity Changes How We Listen

by Stacy Bremner, MA, RP Beginning with Wonder Last week, I wrote about wonder — and how beginner’s mind, pronoia, and the small synchronicities of daily life can open us to a sense of feeling supported. All of these practicesContinue reading… Letting Gratitude Land in the Body

By Stacy Bremner, MA, RP “Wonder is the beginning of wisdom.” Socrates One of the things I’ve always appreciated about Buddhism is its emphasis on practice. Not dogma, not belief, but practice — something we can return to again andContinue reading… Cultivating Wonder: A Beginner’s Mind for Everyday Life