The Evolution of a Creator
By Donna Zajonc As I write this week’s post, my thoughts continue to rest on David’s life and legacy. Today I want to share with you more about him and his evolution as a Creator. David left this earth on April 16 in the…
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Honoring the Life and Legacy of David Emerald
A Message from Donna Zajonc It is with a full heart and deep sadness that I share the sudden passing of David Emerald Womeldorff, beloved friend, teacher, partner, and the creator of TED* (*The Empowerment Dynamic).…
How to Live a Path of Personal Empowerment
By Donna Zajonc with David Emerald The word spirituality means different things to different people. For many, non-religious spirituality centers on personal growth, inner peace, and mindful presence. At its core, there…
Creativity is the Antidote to Anxiety
By Donna Zajonc with David Emerald The level of disruption and uncertainty in the world right now is causing a lot of anxiety. There’s a nervous vibration that heightens our emotions of fear and unease. Our human brains…
The Cost of Rescuing
By Donna Zajonc with David Emerald People often tell me that the Rescuer is the “best” role in the Dreaded Drama Triangle (DDT) because it’s the helpful one—the one that steps in, fixes the problem, and saves the day.…
The Hidden Gifts of the Inner Persecutor
By Donna Zajonc with David Emerald In recent blogs, I’ve written about becoming more aware of the subtle voices of Victim thinking and the many complaints I hear chattering away in my mind. This week, the voice I heard…
How Complaining Can Uncover What Truly Matters
By Donna Zajonc with David Emerald In my last blog I wrote about how the subtle nature of Victim thinking can creep into my consciousness. I told a personal story about feeling like a Victim to travel delays and blaming…
Recognizing the Subtle Nature of Victim Thinking
By Donna Zajonc with David Emerald Having studied and applied the Dreaded Drama Triangle (DDT) in my coaching business for many years, I am very familiar with the Victim role. I recently had an experience that brought me…
The Many Forms of Arrogance: More Than Just a “Nose-in-the-Air”
By Donna Zajonc with David Emerald I am a recovering Rescuer. I am referring to the role in the Dreaded Drama Triangle (DDT) that focuses on pleasing and being helpful. During my recovery, I began to realize that my…