the Self Study Papers

Welcome to the blog by the Duality Project. We're so glad you're here. Within these papers, you'll find stories, explorations of ideas, emotions, and learnings. Take what you need and leave the rest.

it just sucks sometimes: on grief and other things boundaries newsletters Feb 04, 2024

Storytime with Kate

y'all, I've sat down 5 times this week to write this newsletter.

And here I am, the final hour of the final day of this week, trying again... nothing like coming up on a deadline to get something done.

I've struggled to write a newsletter this week...

In Comes the Metaphor about Snails: boundaries courage freedom newsletters transition vulnerability Dec 19, 2023

Storytime with Kate

Don't google snails... I know I didn't :)

I'm so glad it's my turn (again) to write the newsletter .

I was supposed to write to you last week but it didn't happen so I have another opportunity this week and I'm so glad I do!

BECAUSE

I just got off the phone with a client...

What if There's Gold in the Garbage? acceptance boundaries compassion connection & community courage freedom presence rest trust Dec 06, 2023

Storytime with Kate

For the past 60 days, Ruby and I have made 100 posts on instagram... each. It's a challenge created by Simone Seol called the Garbage Post Challenge.

Ruby and I both felt so burned out on posting on social media after selling our brick and mortar businesses in 2021 that...

You Doing You Matters: When they do THAT, we do THIS boundaries connection & community courage newsletters Nov 22, 2023

Storytime with Ruby

I imagine this email is likely to get lost among the hustle and bustle of black friday deals and holiday prep, but I figured what the hell. On the small chance that you see it, it's worth you knowing this.

*this is also why I'm posting it here on our blog*

I was in a zoom...

Full Circle Moment: Rediscovering Belonging and Growth with A Trip to High School acceptance boundaries growing up trust Oct 09, 2023

Storytime with Kate

It's truly not something I ever imagined, but today I spent time on my high school campus and it was... fine. I was fine.

The place is beautiful, stunning, state of the art. I went to a state-of-the-art-school that of course I didn't appreciate at the time...

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Finding Our Way: The Soft Side of Boundaries boundaries self study self study coaching Sep 01, 2023

Storytime with Ruby

Hey there,

Guess what? The Self-Study Program's theme for this month is... wait for it... Boundaries! And let me tell you, eyes popped and jaws literally hit the floor during our last Zoom call. It's funny how we all get jittery at the mere mention of the B-word. Don't...

A How To Guide to Winning at Therapy boundaries freedom Aug 25, 2023

Storytime With Kate

Eww we're in the theme of Boundaries in the 2023 Self Study Program.

This is the 3rd year of the Self Study Program and every year I get a new challenge around boundaries. It feels like the universe keeps gently up-leveling my need for boundaries. I'll get some cute practice,...

Creating Fierce and Meaningful Relationships: Tips to Embracing Intimacy and Setting Boundaries boundaries relationship development self study Jul 25, 2023

Storytime with Kate

yes, there's a point...to your dreams, your fantasies, and the things you long for

So in my email a few weeks ago I shared that I'm writing a weekly love letter to my last week's self and my next week's self.

I'm loving this practice.

And when I wrote my letter to last week...