Spirituality Archives

Things Are Always Working Out for Me! (Affirming the YES)

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 25, 2021
Post category:Dating Joy Love mindfulness relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

My carnival is happy. And I have to understand that other's carnivals are not my responsibility. Not now. Not ever.

Big Love Burns Through All Other Things

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 25, 2021
Post category:Dating Depression Health and Fitness Joy Love relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

In my current life, the big love is the cushion that's keeping me going. As I wander this dark wilderness of grief and loss, I have a firm and tight hand to hold on to. A partner who is exploring what's next with me. Rain and shine.

Even the High Is Exhausting: A Mindful Pause

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 22, 2021
Post category:Dating Depression Health and Fitness Joy Love mindfulness Relationships self-awareness Self-care Spirituality

Returning to my life today, there are so many moving parts, so many hyper-good moving parts, that my entire body, soul, mind, is a bit out of balance. I've been taking aggressive action to reestablish my calm center. But I've been pouring gasoline on the flames even as I'm trying to breathe and "take it easy."

She Can’t Contain My Sadness: She Can’t Contain My Happiness Either

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 22, 2021
Post category:Dating Joy Love Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

I must be seeking the spotlight. In many ways this blogging thing, even blogging about sensitive and personal things, has become a natural expression of my life. Should I stop writing about dating because I am not dating? Will I be disappointed when the world does not embrace my new band and album of material? Am I seeking fame just to see if I can fill up some empty part of myself?

3 Signs You’re Emotionally Ready to Get Back in the Dating Game

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 21, 2021
Post category:Dating Depression Divorce Joy Love Married Life Parenting relationship building Relationships self-awareness Self-care Sex sexual chemistry Single-Dad Spirituality

It may have sparks, fits, and restarts, but it will have a fire, the BIG LOVE FIRE that burns away all the past issues and traumas that need to be released.

Resilience, Self-Care, the Mindset of Joy in This Moment

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 17, 2021
Post category:Dating Depression Health and Fitness Joy Love mindfulness relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

It's not my will. It's not just my plans and actions. It's not my mindset. It's not my friends, family, or lovers.

Mindfulness in Here and Now: High-Fivin the Universe

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 14, 2021
Post category:Dating Depression Divorce Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love mindfulness Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

Today, I can say, I'm content and ambitious at the same time. I'm creatively alive and vibrant, without too much focus on the outcome. I write, I sing, I pray, for my own pleasure and enjoyment.

Five Reasons to Slow Your Roll when Dating: Sex and Dating

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 11, 2021
Post category:Co-Parenting Dating Health and Fitness Joy Love Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

Live some life together, out of the bedroom, and see how the relationship part of the partnership goes. It will become obvious if there are lifestyle or emotional differences. And when you keep the raging hormones at bay you can see this person without the rose-colored glasses.