Spirituality Archives

Evolved Dating: 4 Ideas About Dating with Mindfulness

dating a single parent, dating a single dad

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:January 26, 2019
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness Joy Love Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

I do believe I am enough. I am practicing mindfulness and self-care in a way that encourages my own inner confidence. And, in my real measure of attractiveness, I'm really joyful.

Depression: Yeah, Me and My Broken Leg

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:January 3, 2019
Post category:Anger Depression Divorce Health and Fitness Parenting Relationships Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

Sad Note: Thom Hofmann left the planet in late November. His penguins are happy and his poems are now being appreciated by so many angels. Godspeed, dear madman. Read Thom…

Not Taking the Death Pony Ride into the Darkness

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 13, 2018
Post category:Depression Health and Fitness Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

The trick is breaking the cycle. My little death pony had me on his back and was telling me all kinds of lies about my failures, my upcoming failures, and my ultimate demise as a failure.

A Good Dad’s Guide to Divorce – Now Available

a good dad's guide to divorce, by john mcelhenney

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 13, 2018
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Dating Depression Divorce Health and Fitness Love Married Life Money Parenting Relationships Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

And with children, the divorce is never final, your relationship to the other parent goes on as long as your kids are alive. You never get over your divorce, but you can get through it.

When Hopelessness Enters the Equation: Divorce + Depression

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 1, 2018
Post category:Dating Depression Divorce Health and Fitness humans of divorce Money Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

Some of my depression is sadness at the massive amounts of my kid's lives I'm missing. That's real and that's going to make me sad. I don't have to dwell on it, but when it comes up I feel it, acknowledge it and thank my heart for feeling so strongly.

Becoming a Healthier Co-parent by Releasing Your Ex

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 19, 2018
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Divorce Health and Fitness Love Married Life Money Parenting relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

Bless your co-parent just as they are. Let go of your expectations about co-parenting. Then parent as best you can. Release everyone, even yourself, from the expectations and dreams you had of a wonderful co-parenting relationship.

What Went Down: Divorce is Not Kind. Co-parenting is a Myth.

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 18, 2018
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Depression Divorce Health and Fitness Love Married Life Money Parenting Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

Two people agree to have kids and a huge shift happens in their lives and their future together. You are committing to a lifetime of connection with this person, even as you are agreeing to bring new dependants onto the planet. It's a massive transition, this becoming a parent. Deciding to divorce your co-parent is another huge shift.

A Pleasant First Date and the Change of Seasons Arrives

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 15, 2018
Post category:Dating Depression Divorce Health and Fitness Joy Love Relationships Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

In the spaces between relationships, we get to know ourselves again. As we all head towards the holidays, I'd like to remember to be more mindful of my energy and emotional state. Sure, still do the dishes if they need to be done, but don't sweat the small stuff. And some days, give yourself a break. It's okay to be alone. Being by yourself is one relationship we always need to cultivate.