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Project Chrysalis
http://www.project-chrysalis.blogspot.com
A blog about my journey of self-discovery, the insights I have along the way, and the steps I take to heal my life. An honest look at the link between past wounding and current emotional issues.
Recent Posts
Redefining Success
This morning I experienced one of those "Gee, how time flies" moments. I'm amazed by how quickly this year has zipped by. My first thought was that I had hardly achieved anything this year. I've spent almost the entire year at home, a lot of the t...
Children and Motherhood
A couple of days ago I watched a video clip of an elephant giving birth - I was in tears as I watched the beauty and miracle of birth and the instinct that drives a mother to ensure the survival of her offspring. Then, my cousin and another friend e...
Death and Control
Last night I watched the movie "Knowing". It's another one of those Hollywood blockbuster Apocalyptic films, which places New York at the center of the universe. At a certain point in the film the US government announces that a catastrophic event i...
Marriage and Long-term Romantic Relationships
My husband and I recently tried to think of 5 couples we know who are truly happy together (married or not). It was harder than I thought - we got stuck on 4 couples and struggled to come up with more. Of course, we know many married and unmarried ...
Religion, God, and Affecting Change
One of the biggest changes that occurred on my path of self-discovery, was my decision to leave the church. I was raised in the Christian faith, as a member of the Dutch Reformed church. I first became aware of the fickleness of religion when the c...
Trust And Sabotage
Trust is such s fragile thing. It takes a long time to build trust, yet it can be broken down in an instant. I don't believe in burning bridges and cutting people off. I have faith in the people I care for and try to stick by them, even if they hu...

