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Returning to Wholeness – Relationship Building and Mindfulness in Love

here by the sea, alone : a poem

alone at the beach
  • Post author:John McElhenney
  • Post published:February 27, 2021
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this persistent present moment here

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brene brown’s divorce : a poem

brene brown divorce
  • Post author:John McElhenney
  • Post published:February 21, 2021
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she was brave she was smiling she knew this was the moment for her to explore vigorously

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the heart is an odd engine : a poem

setting sail for the relationship of our dreams
  • Post author:John McElhenney
  • Post published:February 18, 2021
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i do love the snow and you the drifting spin of lazy white flakes putting me at ease

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she called again : a poem

beautiful Manhattan, she called me
  • Post author:John McElhenney
  • Post published:February 12, 2021
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to ask about something, she said she couldn't get it out articulation being one of her faults she was angry there was something she wanted me to do or not…

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in the clear : a poem

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  • Post published:February 12, 2021
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in seconds our bubbles drifted apart there was no pop sound no resistance a breeze from the east pushed me outward towards the ocean's edge the sun was peeking over…

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Viral Dating: Finding and Keeping Love in Times of Crisis

dating during wartimes
  • Post author:John McElhenney
  • Post published:March 18, 2020
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Get creative, because it's going to take a lot more time to get close enough to look directly into her eyes from a safe distance. Good luck out there, and stay safe.

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aspiring towards unity – a love poem

love poem handwritten
  • Post author:John McElhenney
  • Post published:October 31, 2019
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what is your beauty but a gift and affirmation of human desire

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on a beautiful day like today – a poem

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  • Post author:John McElhenney
  • Post published:October 26, 2019
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on a beautiful day like today sky sun rain clouds and your absence i have no cares but my own and yet i seek you and yours how can i…

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