LIVE INSIDE OUT

Yes, my mother passed away suddenly at age 45 the summer between high school and college for me. When we celebrated Christmas with my her brother a week before Christmas, he shared with me something he had written for her 50th high school reunion. I burst into tears and just felt the emotions of- I wish she hadn't been so sick during the fleeting ... See Moreyears we shared together, I wish we had had more time together, I wish I had known more of the delightful teenager she was, I love her so much.

I get the polarity you mention, Renee. The loss of my parents and brother can weigh down on my so heavily at times; at others I am so grateful for the gifts of experience they give me. I love their souls so deeply.

claire --that is powerful, thanks for sharing ...my friend SARK told me losing a parent changes who you are forever ....

Also, I just started reading David Deida, who writes about feminine/masculine polarity - I think you'd love it if you haven't already read it. Polarity is much on my mind these days, too. It's about embracing the paradox of life - without having to choose sides.

Karly--I love David Deida (as does my husband John), thanks for the reminder to go back to this work. Powerful stuff.

thanks so much Mariana --i love your name; please consider joining a Personal Renewal Group based on the Guide, if this resonates with you; find a group in your area at www.selfrenewalcircles.com

Beautiful blog Renee. That's actually one of my favorite things about PRG's; is seeing how we are all connected...it's amazing to see how we all struggle w/the same issues at one point or another with self-confidence, relationships, self-care, etc. To be able to come together in a women's circle, creating that space to be able to share and see that... See More we are not alone on this incredible journey of life. And, to know that our feelings are valid. There is a sense of comfort feeling that sameness with others.

LIVE INSIDE OUT thank you Sara, this is exactly why i'm so passionate about our women's self-renewal circles (PRGs), they are powerful vehicles for us to feel our "oneness" and to grow and evolve individually and collectively.

I feel our sameness by remembering the meaning of the universal greeting, Namaste. "The divine in me blesses and honors the divine in you." We all originate from the same Creator, the same Source. We are truly One.

I'm interested but not sure if I'm ready yet. How does the price change Dec. 1?

Hi Melissa, learn more at www.reneetrudeau.com/facilitator. The intro price of $399 goes to $599 on Dec. 1. Email us for more inforamtion (sara at reneetrudeau dot com). It's an amazing epxerience to empower women in this way!

thanks Kim, we're so glad to have you in our community and look forward to your sage wisdom/input .....

thanks for sharing with your friends Laura--we all need to hear that we're not alone around navigating our "stuff" around money ...the exercise in the newsletter, which I just posted, is a great one to do on a date night :)

When I start to feel anxious, stressed, or grumpy w/my family, I know it's time to stop and evaluate my needs

Sara, I feel the same way and also when my patience levels are a lot less w/ the family, it's time to check in! Another thing I did alot in early pregnancy was the body scan to see how I was feeling and what I most needed that day!

I had the good fortune of growing up there. I recognized the picture right away and it brought happy memories of climbing those rocks as a kid.

Love those rocks Kenna--they feel very magical!

Isn't is wonderful to have "anchors" that help us remember who we really are? Love that Amy.