Blurry Boundaries
Just a fence with a gate, guarding your property. That is a physical boundary. What about boundaries in relationships? What does that...
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Anita Arrunategui
- Nov 16
- 2 min
A Crossroads Moment
At that moment, Kevin stopped dead in his tracks. A deep conviction to change came over him. He tried to deny it, talk himself out of...
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Anita Arrunategui
- Nov 1
- 2 min
Persevere
The complicated, never ending trigonometry problem was strewn across the blackboard. Jeff couldn’t figure it out. It had so many...
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Anita Arrunategui
- Oct 18
- 2 min
“Let’s Not Go There”
You just don’t want to go there. It’s scary. It’s puzzling. It’s something you have spent much time and energy “forgetting” so why go...
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JM& Anita Arrunategui
- Oct 11
- 2 min
Jonathan: Mom’s Little Prince
Jonathan and Lisa are having frequent arguments. Jonathan accuses Lisa of being cold towards him. At the same time, Lisa retorts that she...
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Anita Arrunategui
- Oct 3
- 2 min
Just a Cold Stone
It is the flowing of your blood throughout your body that brings you life. It flows through every single system, making sure the organs...
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Anita Arrunategui
- Sep 20
- 2 min
Prepare for Victory
The two ripped, muscular, chisel-faced boxers step into the ring. They are ready. The grueling practice is over and the chance to claim...
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J M Arrunategui
- Sep 5
- 2 min
Shattered Intimacy
Richard was overcome with feelings of chaos, guilt, and shame. His wife, Jane, had caught him red-handed. While driving by, she saw him...
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J M Arrunategui
- Aug 5
- 3 min
A New Bright Path
"First comes love; then comes marriage, then come __________in the baby carriage." -Old nursery rhyme- That well-loved childhood song...
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Anita Arrunategui
- Jul 24
- 2 min
Untitled
Opposites attract. There is so much to that little statement…powerful implications in our physical world as well as in our emotional...
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Anita Arrunategui
- Jul 5
- 2 min
A New Light
You just don’t want to go there. The past may be sad; scary; even puzzling. It happened so long ago you think to yourself, "Just get over...
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Anita Arrunategui
- Jun 19
- 2 min
Trust-Building Basics
"Too good to be true.” That is a statement worthy of a second glance. Not because you have finally found the greatest person,...
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Anita Arrunategui
- Jun 14
- 3 min
What Makes a Dysfunctional Home Dysfunctional?
A dysfunctional home begins with the overarching unspoken rule that the unsatisfied emotional needs of the parents trump the needs of the...
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JM& Anita Arrunategui
- May 31
- 2 min
The Good Fight
Emily is busy; every corner of the house is sparkling! The aroma of Victor's favorite meal wafts through their kitchen. She feels...
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Anita Arrunategui
- May 16
- 2 min
Intimate Communication
It isn't easy to pause, and listen. Our world is bombarded with social media reels, nano-second news cycles, and many talking heads. Mind...
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Anita Arrunategui
- May 2
- 2 min
Beyond this Present Moment
Pleasure. Contentment. Joy. Three distinct states of "being." Pleasure seeks immediate gratification for self. Contentment is seeking...
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Anita Arrunategui
- Apr 17
- 2 min
Words: Killing Me Softly
“Hi Sam, how was your day,” asked Jenny after returning home from a hard day of work. She was eager to see Sam and connect. Her...
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J M Arrunategui
- Apr 5
- 2 min
Painful Memories
After working a whole day and dealing with a few family problems, John finally gets time to work on his bills. He's afraid that some of...
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Anita Arrunategui
- Mar 1
- 3 min
Building Better Outcomes
It's a powerful phenomenon when a person recognizes the need to change a circumstance that isn't serving them positively and then rises...
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Anita Arrunategui
- Feb 15
- 2 min
Codependency: A Roadmap to Healing
"I can not leave her. It will hurt too much! I am fully aware of her addiction, but I am here to protect her!" This codependent thinking...
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