Insights & Practices
The TED* Blog
Stories, frameworks, and practices for shifting from drama to empowerment.
Get new articles by email
Stories and practices, delivered to your inbox.
The Power of the Pause: What Do You Focus On?
By Donna ZajoncFour weeks ago, our beloved co-founder and visionary, David Emerald, peacefully left this earth. His sudden passing has ushered in a transition time unlike any other for those of us who loved him—and for…
Let Today Mark the End of Victim Consciousness
By Donna Zajonc There is a seismic shift available to each of us the moment we decide to end Victim consciousness —the established mindset that believes life’s events define and confine us. We all endure genuine…
Trusting the Fertile Void
By Donna Zajonc As I sit with the loss and change that David’s passing brings, I also feel called to reflect through the lens of The Power of TED* (*The Empowerment Dynamic) , the very framework David created and lived…
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…
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…