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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

By Stacy Bremner, MA, RP Healing begins with kindness. This space offers food for thought — and food is love. The Greeting Card vs. Real Life As the holidays approach, I notice how we hold two pictures at once: theContinue reading… What I Noticed the Other Day… Holiday SOS

By Stacy Bremner MA, RP Agreement feels really good. Do you agree? Haha. 🌱 Agreement Feels Good—But Understanding Goes Deeper What I noticed the other day is that a theme kept popping up around understanding. First, I read a story in Greenlights byContinue reading… Do You Understand? Why that Question Matters More Than “Do You Agree?”

by Stacy Bremner, MA, RP I often hear clients say, “It’s all about the kids.”And I understand. Parenting is immersive. It calls forth our deepest care, our fiercest protection, and our most tender love. But when I hear this phrase,Continue reading… Why Couplehood Still Matters After Kids