A Witness to Love

“Invite your whole heart into your relationships. Love heals lives beyond measure.” Nina Sidell, M.A. There are many different kinds of relationships; some last a season, others seemingly momentary, and other relationships last a lifetime. When you are in love, feel deep love for your child, and love your family and friends- each experiential feeling differs. They differ because each relationship comes with it distinct and unique purposes, boundaries, and roles. In another real sense, the…

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From Lack to Love

"The way we love and honor ourselves is reflected in our relationships with others." Nina Sidell, M.A. In my work with clients, groups, and audiences, and in my own life I recognize the importance and value of the human heart, relationships, and core self-worth. For many people, their life path is fraught with pain and loss. They may not have had a functional family life complete with positive role modeling, adequate nurturing and parental care. Their…

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Care for Self and Others

" The lens through which you view your life- the life attitude behind your relationship expectations, perceptions, intentions, and interactions- rules your world." Nina Sidell, M.A. "Parenting for Life". What do you want to develop in yourself and in your relationships? Do you notice the way you take care of yourself? Are you attentive to the way you care for others and others care (or don't) care for you? Your personal development consists of reaching to…

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Worthy of Self-Love

"What runs the engine of your life? Be sure to fuel life choices that value and honor you." Nina  Sidell How do you feel about yourself? Are you aware of the specialness about you and what you deserve? No matter your lot in life, the situations, career positions, relationships, desires and ultimate happiness directly relate to your real, true, deep opinion of yourself. It is not your fault if circumstances have challenged or failed you. It…

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Honoring the Sacred Self

"The sacred space that dwells within the self remains true and strengthened when lovingly honored." Nina Sidell We are all born with certain fundamental and alienable rights according to spiritual and constitutional laws. As we come into being and exist over time, each person is gifted with the right to life, happiness, and to explore, express, and honor the nature of their existence. Life is a sacred gift. Knowing your worth as a unique person is…

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What is Your Super Power?

Some aspects of our culture and many family dynamics do not encourage inner strength, however our sense of personal power is valid and necessary, especially to navigate the world we live in today. A person’s strengths are unique to them and are wonderful to discover and acknowledge across a lifetime. Let’s call your inner strengths, “Super Powers”! Who’s to say they’re not?

Inner strength can include: natural talents and gifts (which we all have), healthy self-worth, a positive and resilient attitude, determination and fortitude, intelligence, humor, attractiveness, being loving, caring, grateful, forgiving, open-minded, clever, brave, patient, kind, and much more. Inner strength can be reflected in subtle ways, like possessing sensitivity, inner beauty, and a quiet confidence.

Whatever parts of you that encourage your uniqueness, help you relate well and succeed, or give you reason to grow and develop are your personal “Super Powers”. (more…)

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