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Why ‘Ambivalence’ Is The Most Powerful Word I Know

April 20, 2017 by Lucinda Staniland 2 Comments

by Lucinda Staniland I've been using the word 'ambivalent' a lot recently. I like the sound of it. I like that it acknowledges complexity - of myself and of the world. I like that it doesn't lock me, or anyone else, into a box. Take getting married for example. My partner and I were married in January 2017, and for me, it was a classic experience of ambivalence. In fact, it was during the preparations for our wedding that the word 'ambivalent' became a core part of my vocabulary. I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Deepening • The Yoga of Life, What's Real Yoga & a Real Yogi?, Yoga & Relationships Tagged With: Ambivalence, emotions, Lucinda Staniland, Marriage, relationships, stress, wedding, yoga

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