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Extracting Wisdom from the Challenges of Initiation Cycles
Here are five things you can do to get the most out of challenging times, situations, and circumstances, no matter how long or short.

Beth Strathman
Aug 30, 20233 min read
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Use a Resilient Mindset to Make the Most of the Challenging Times of Initiation Cycles
Are you able to make the most of challenging circumstances to become a better person? There ways to optimize challenging situations when...

Beth Strathman
Aug 15, 20234 min read
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The Power of Initiation Cycles
Ever felt like you always date a similar type of person who is wrong for you? Do you tend to take jobs in companies with similar...

Beth Strathman
Jul 30, 20236 min read
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Are You Really Being Authentic?
You know how most of us have acted in a way that wasn’t our best? Maybe you lost your temper, or were unkind toward someone, ghosted...

Beth Strathman
Jul 15, 20235 min read
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What to Expect of Your Time in a Chrysalis of Personal Transformation
For supporting personal growth, a chrysalis is a protective space and time that allows you to reflect on who you’ve been and you are...

Beth Strathman
Jun 30, 20233 min read
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Personality to Authenticity: An Adventure Through The Two Halves of Life
There are two halves of life that we all experience. The first is about ego; the second is about a return to authenticity.

Beth Strathman
Jun 6, 20235 min read
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5 Ideas For Identifying Areas for Your Personal Growth and Development
Ultimately, you are the best person to drive your personal growth and development. While the perspective of others is sometimes helpful,...

Beth Strathman
May 30, 20232 min read
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Transformation Ahead: Signs You Are Moving into a Chrysalis
“There is nothing in a caterpillar that tells you it’s going to be a butterfly.” – Buckminster Fuller Throughout your life, you...

Beth Strathman
May 15, 20232 min read
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What It's Like to Let Go of Who I Think I Am
On some level, there has always been a fascination in the back of my mind (or maybe at the core of my being) with unconventional ideas....

Beth Strathman
Apr 30, 20235 min read
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Suggestions for Thriving During the Uncertainty of Life Transitions
Don't let an awkward transition to something new go to waste. Use your liminal time wisely with these suggestions.

Beth Strathman
Apr 12, 20234 min read
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The Vital Nature of Liminal Circumstances
“We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the life that is waiting for us.” --Joseph Campbell When I...

Beth Strathman
Mar 30, 20233 min read
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Your Story is the Key to Recovering Your Authentic Self
“Think you're escaping and run into yourself. Longest way round is the shortest way home.” – James Joyce, Ulysses If you find that you...

Beth Strathman
Mar 15, 20234 min read
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From Authenticity to Impostor: Your Bargain for Survival
It is often said that the greatest thing you can do for yourself and for the world is to be “authentic”. Yet, so many people report...

Beth Strathman
Mar 1, 20233 min read
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Saying "No" for Greater Sanity
You might be feeling overworked or overwhelmed because there doesn’t seem to be enough time for you to do what you want to and must do....

Beth Strathman
Feb 15, 20234 min read
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What Psyche Can Teach You About Being Authentic
Is it difficult for you to find the right balance between getting things done without coming across as uncaring or aloof? Are you often...

Beth Strathman
Feb 1, 20234 min read
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Why You Should Cherish Failure
You might feel you have failed when the results of your actions don’t meet your expectations of yourself or others. Failure can happen...

Beth Strathman
Jan 15, 20232 min read
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How to Use Your Fate as a Clue to Your Destiny
Did you ever notice that the challenges and irritations you face are often the exact circumstances you need in order to evolve as a...

Beth Strathman
Jan 1, 20232 min read
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Understanding “Destiny” to Find Meaning in Your Life
Do you have a sense of where you’re headed in life? If so, you could say you have an insight into your destiny. It might sound...

Beth Strathman
Dec 15, 20224 min read
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Harvesting the Fruits of Initiation
The Fall and Winter are good times for self-reflection, so looking at the process of initiation seems timely. Do you find yourself...

Beth Strathman
Dec 1, 20225 min read
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Do You "Run Towards the Roar"?
When was the last time you got out of your “comfort zone”? It’s a cozy place to hang out. However, if you’re not trying new things and...

Beth Strathman
Nov 1, 20222 min read
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