How to Love Someone Who (For the Moment) Thinks That You’re The Devil
Since it's the holiday season, I think it's only right that I share a story about keeping love alive in a tense time. Because let's be honest -- if you're human, you're probably going to experience at least one moment of stress when it comes to spending time with your loved ones this year. Someone is going to do something or say something that will drive you a little crazy. (Or a lot.) When this happens, how will you respond? Will the difficult experience serve as a gift disguised as a dilemma, actually bringing you closer? Keep these questions in...
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Launch Day: Love’s Subversive Stance is Here!
It's the day you've been waiting for; Love's Subversive Stance is finally here! I'm proud to offer you this ebook, which contains 90+ pages of stories to help you go deeper with your most challenging relationships. If you want to say YES to standing on the subversive soil of love, pick up your copy today! Some early reviews: "The more I read of this book, the more I love it. It's really a beautiful collection of stories." -Allison McGinley, Be Not Afraid "Congratulations! I love the book...beautifully laid out." -Arvind Devalia, Make It Happen "...All I can say that it...
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10 Life Lessons You Can Learn at L’Arche
As I was trying to decide which of my L'Arche friends to focus on for today's post, I realized: I didn't want to choose just one. Instead, I wanted to bring you the words of wisdom that each of them has shared with me over the years. And, while I don't want to give the impression that L'Arche is a field of daisies wherein the members spout words of wisdom at every turn...I have been blessed to learn from some very wise individuals. Some of the wisest people I know. Don't let the balloon hats fool you. So,...
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My Life, Supported: On Setting Goals, Asking For Help + Breaking New Ground
Good morning! First, a reminder that, if you're thinking about signing on for Your Life, Supported!, now is the time to send me an email (caroline AT awishcomeclear.com). Rates go up for sessions booked after July 1... ...which is next Friday. (Unbelievable, isn't it?) Now's your chance. In honor of the aforementioned changeover, I rewrote my support plan + tracking tool this week. In doing so, I made a fascinating discovery: I'm in a different place now than I was just 2 months ago. 2 months ago, my support plan included goals for every area of my life. At the...
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On Launching An Ebook (And Reliving Dance Class)
I went for a run on Saturday night, to clear my head. On the whole, I'd spent a satisfying day... shipping a thank-you gift to my best friend and virtuoso (ebook + interior) designer Tammy drafting the chapter outline and first few pages of my next ebook (!) doing 2 hours, 22 minutes of line edits for "Your Creed Of Care" with Tammy, via Skype eating tacos with my husband. All this should have added up to a sense of accomplishment (except, perhaps, for the tacos.) "Your Creed Of Care" was (is) moving along right on schedule. It looks amazing,...
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10 Life Lessons From 1 Wonderful Mom
Welcome to the Special Sunday Edition of A Wish Come Clear! In honor of Mother's Day (and in lieu of my usual Monday post), I'd like to share with you 10 things my Mom taught me, through her words and her actions. Each line includes a link to a post that's moved me this week. 10 Life Lessons From 1 Wonderful Mom: 1. Wherever you're going, take snacks. (In other words, feed yourself.) 2. Give freely, and go beyond what's expected. 3. Always bring a gift if you'll be staying at someone else's house. Corollary: Don't arrive empty-handed to a...
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Trapped By A Problem? How Active Receptivity Can Set You Free
When you want to solve an intractable problem, you probably do what I do: dwell, ruminate and obsess. Yet I've noticed that when I'm frantically seeking a solution to a difficulty, I rarely receive one. Yet this does not translate to: "Since I don't know what to do about my [job search/medical condition/insane schedule], I'm going to do nothing." Giving up gets you nowhere. But if madly scrambling for a solution isn't helpful....and giving up won't do...what's left? There's a middle way between striving and passivity. It's called active receptivity. It means that you work toward a solution while opening...
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On Taking Initiative Today (Because Baby, You Were Born This Way)
Last week's post on thinking small got me thinking about the flip side of things. Initiative. Thinking big and acting big. This doesn't have to mean acting dramatic. It means acting outside your comfort zone. It means having what my friends and I call 'brave days'. Thinking big and acting big simply means putting yourself out there. It means that you... 1. State Your Desires In yoga, there's a wonderful tradition of setting an intention as you begin your practice (or begin your day.) Your intention could be anything: to have fun, to challenge yourself, to breathe deeply. The power...
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Real Life Minimalists ~ Guest Post At Miss Minimalist
Readers, today’s post is over at Miss Minimalist. It's the latest post in Francine Jay's "Real-Life Minimalists" series. You can find it here: Real Life Minimalists: Caroline Garnet McGraw. I’m honored to be posting there. Miss Minimalist is all about "living a beautiful life with less stuff." Her recent book, The Joy Of Less, is a must-have if you're interested in downsizing and simplifying (I've read it multiple times.) Francine is a gracious, articulate writer (on both practical and philosophical levels) and her site is an excellent resource for simplicity-seekers. My post focuses on my experiences with simplicity within the...
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Guest Post At Momentum Gathering ~ Reflect, Rethink And Cherish: How To Transform Your Time
Hello readers, I'm thrilled to share that this Monday's post is a guest post at Momentum Gathering. It's entitled, "Reflect, Rethink And Cherish: How To Treasure Your Time." Follow the link to get the goodness! The lovely writer behind Momentum Gathering is Katie Tallo, and her mission is to: "seek out simple, soulful ways to live, eat, move, create and embrace life." (To which I say, Yes, please!) Momentum Gathering readers, welcome! I'm glad you're here. I encourage you to read the About section to learn more about A Wish Come Clear and its mission. Alternately, simply check out posts...
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