Spirituality

pleasures ahead (a poem)

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 1, 2021
Post category:Dating Joy Love Poetry relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

a cup of coffee in the afternoon becomes a gateway to pleasures ahead and a hand to hold

Sexual Chemistry, Sexual Intelligence & Getting Ready to Get It On

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:September 30, 2021
Post category:Dating Joy Love relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex sexual chemistry Spirituality

Having an orgasm for me, during sex, is a function of tuning into my partner's directions and hints and basking in the experience of feeling every inch of their body.

Heal Your Heart from Fear and Loss with Honest Vulnerability

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:September 28, 2021
Post category:Dating Depression Health and Fitness Joy Love mindfulness Relationships Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

If you are going to love deeply, you become more susceptible to fear. The more we come to depend on the reciprocal affection of another person the more put ourselves at risk of a painful loss should the relationship not work out. Even in our everyday relationships, caring deeply about someone comes with risks.

I Can’t Live With or Without You: A Curious Reemergence

seeking god in the cold waters of barton springs

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:September 21, 2021
Post category:Dating Depression Health and Fitness Joy Love mindfulness relationship building Relationships self-awareness Self-care Sex sexual chemistry Single-Dad Spirituality

I am shouting at the moon and telling the universe, "Here I am, fully awake and fully empowered. Show me a partner who can bring their empowered love to join with me."

Alignment in Time and Space: Finding and Refinding Your Partner

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:September 20, 2021
Post category:Dating Joy Love relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Spirituality

My inner dialogue and my personal biographical story continue to be written even when I cannot share this night. My hope is that the gossamer connections between us will still carry enough energy and information to keep our souls interested in reconnecting and rejoining and that we both find the desire and time to make it happen.

I Am a Big Love Generator: It’s Not Easy for Me to Slow My Roll

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:September 16, 2021
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness Joy Love relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

We don't need our partners to turn into BLGs too. We need our partners to accept and appreciate our white-hot love and then find their own lover within. Our partners do have to return some of the love. Our partners do have to respond with loving feedback. And if we dial up the chemistry just right...

You Can’t Push the River: Slow Down, Enjoy the Journey

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:September 15, 2021
Post category:Dating Depression Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love mindfulness relationship building Relationships Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

I have learned to let go and let love. And when the right one comes along I will not hesitate, I will not hold back, I will not shy away from saying what I want.