What’s in the Water?

Guidance for Swimming Against the Stream

In waking up to whiteness, there are questions to answer and ideas to confront. Molly’s insights bring perspective and clarity.

Molly Gordon
Recent articles

You Write the Rules of the Game of Life

Sometimes we lives as if the rules of the game of life are set outside of us and our fates are determined by those rules. But the reality is that we get to make it up. What rules are ready to be changed in your life today?

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The Problem with Prescriptions for Being Good or Happy

At the grocery store this morning I complimented the young woman who was packing my bags on her cheerful glittery headband and lanyard. That created a nice feeling between us, and I reflected, not for the first time, on how simple it can be to create good feelings...

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The Anxiety Attack I Forgot to Finish

Like every other experience, anxiety comes to us via thought. And if we don't make anything of it, it tends to be replaced by other thought. So it is that one day I simply forgot to finish having an anxiety attack.

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Anxiety Is Not Permanent

No matter how intense, anxiety is always a manifestation of thought in the moment as opposed to an enduring truth about your essential nature. That essential nature is always whole, just as the sun remains in the sky even in foul weather. As a coach I work with a...

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There’s No Such Thing as Work-Life Balance

A riff on two of my favorite quotes: “There is no such thing as work-life balance. Everything worth fighting for unbalances your life.” ~ Alain de Botton "Balance is the new girdle." ~ Jennifer Louden As a coach I work with a handful of special clients to understand...

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What If God Has Your Back?

What if there is an intelligent force in the Universe that supports you to grow into your own perfect self just as a tomato seed grows into a tomato plant and an acorn into an oak? What if you really have that going for you? As a coach I work with a handful of special...

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Speak to the Wholeness of Your Prospective Clients

It matters a great deal whether you see your clients and prospective clients as needy or whole. When you see and speak to their essential wholeness, you can make offers that are inherently more engaging and attractive. As a coach I help my clients explore the immense...

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Winning the Monopoly Game of Self-employment

There is a way in which you can count on getting what you need to thrive. When you tune into this, you are not only more resourceful and creative, but you also find it easier to ride the ups and downs that are inevitable in any business. As a coach I help my clients...

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Life Is Not a Test

Human beings are learners by nature, and all of life is designed to facilitate our learning. Life is not about passing the test; it's about embracing the learning that comes naturally. As a coach I help my clients explore the immense practicality of joy. I point them...

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