Author: Betty Kalathoor

Tenderize Your Pain

I’ve recently picked up Meditation again.  These times still feel strange – sort of closer to normal but definitely not quite normal yet.  These days are wearing.  Continuing to navigate through this drawn out period of polarization, division, seclusion, isolation, fear and restrictions certainly takes a toll on each of us in some way.   A

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And I said it didn’t feel very “Christmasey” this year….but Emmanuel

My husband and I spent a much needed week in Huatulco and got back about a week ago. I had left all of our Christmas stuff (decorating and shopping) undone, to be accomplished when we got back.  Of course, things have felt like a whirlwind since getting back, and nothing has been wrapped, written or decorated.  It

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Conscious (un)-Coupling

I remember when Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin were breaking up, the term “conscious uncoupling” came to light.  Conscious Uncoupling is as it sounds; a very intentional separation, a parting amicably if you will…which is interesting to me.  The concept of intentionality, purpose and care in detangling lives is definitely a far cry from my own experiences

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A Good Kind of PTSD

That night you left will forever be etched into my mind. That feeling of deep loss will always be indescribable. I can’t focus on it too long because I’m scared the reality of your loss might be unbearable too. But I wonder, where did you go? Did you know you were leaving? Could you hear

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Fencing Happiness In

I was recently talking to a friend from work and our conversation had me comparing my life to his.  Comparison is definitely the thief of happiness, but sure enough, it can be a great teacher too. Initially I criticized his overly structured almost militaristic approach to life.  He has a very particular way of doing 

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Owning My Story Piece Meal…..

Thank God for girlfriends! Aside from my usual right arms, I’m in a bookclub with four amazing women, helping me navigate through another edition of Brenee Brown’s instructions on wholehearted living, “The Gifts of Imperfection”.  If anyone is ever interested, I’d highly recommend getting a bunch of gals together, ones you trust and can be

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