How I Embraced My Truth Regarding My Desire for a Relationship

Nadjejda Chapoteau Aha Moments, Empowerment, relationships, Spirituality 4 Comments

For a long time when I was in my late teens, twenties and early thirties, I felt I didn’t need a man in my life. I was independent and didn’t want to depend on someone. Friends and relatives would make comments like: “You’re too picky,” “you need a man”, “when are you going to have a boyfriend?” I didn’t like …

There Is More Right With You Than Wrong With You

Nadjejda Chapoteau Empowerment, Mindfulness, Spirituality 10 Comments

Yes, if you are reading this then it means you’re breathing and it already means you have more right than wrong with you.   Last week I had been feeling really tired, stressed, anxious, and to be honest I felt like I was being pushed and shoved….not sure if it was the lunar eclipse, it appears that’s how it impacted …

Why Is Forgiveness Important?

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Forgiveness is important to living the life you truly desire. I’ve always been an easy going kind of person and thought forgiveness wasn’t hard for me until I got older and life got more complicated. I hadn’t realized how much resentment and grudges I was holding against people especially myself. Through my spiritual practice I became more aware and learned …

Are You “Shoulding” On Yourself”?

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How often during the day do you notice that you’re shoulding on yourself? The word “should” is a word I believe needs to be banned from our vocabulary. I didn’t always feel this way until over a year ago. I can’t recall exactly what happened and who I was talking to when I realized the impact it has on me …

Are You Forgiving and Accepting?

Nadjejda Chapoteau Aha Moments, Compassion, Forgiveness, relationships 2 Comments

 Are you accepting and forgiving of what is in your life? Today I wanted to share with you something I’ve known for a while and coach others on and got a reminder that at times whether I’m coaching or preparing for a presentation, I’m coaching and teaching on something I need to learn as well. An incident this weekend made …