Darren Stehle
Thinking Partnership Coaching for Queer Change-Makers & Creators. I write about actionable self-mastery, morals & ethics, and LGBTQ+ rights & advocacy.

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Sep
29
Cultivating Self-Kindness: A Game-Changer for Negative Self-Talk

Cultivating Self-Kindness: A Game-Changer for Negative Self-Talk

How to rewrite your self-talk: A 3-Step journey to cultivating self-compassion.
2 min read
Sep
25
Embracing Queer Authenticity: Breaking Free from Conformity

Embracing Queer Authenticity: Breaking Free from Conformity

Part 3: Contemplative reflections on conforming to societal expectations related to gender and sexual identity In this next group of
2 min read
Sep
22
Why Do LGBTQ+ Activists Persist in the Fight for Their Rights?

Why Do LGBTQ+ Activists Persist in the Fight for Their Rights?

Untenable Podcast Episode: Embracing Diversity and Challenging Prejudice LGBTQ+ rights activists tirelessly champion the cause of sexual and gender orientation
2 min read
Sep
18
Unlock Your Impact: A Personal Invitation to Discover Clarity and Direction

Unlock Your Impact: A Personal Invitation to Discover Clarity and Direction

An invitation that could be the inspiration you need to set your direction and move forward. Last summer, I published
3 min read
Sep
15
Contemplative Reflections on Connection, Sex, and Liberation

Contemplative Reflections on Connection, Sex, and Liberation

Part 2: The celebration of diversity to cultivate human connection and understanding. Following my first post in this series, Acceptance
1 min read
Sep
11
What Is the Common Good, Who Controls It, and Why Is It Difficult to Define?

What Is the Common Good, Who Controls It, and Why Is It Difficult to Define?

Nurturing harmony: exploring the fragile essence of the common good. How can we define a common good for all people
7 min read
Sep
08
Acceptance & Belonging: Contemplations About the Challenges and Aspirations of LGBTQ+ People

Acceptance & Belonging: Contemplations About the Challenges and Aspirations of LGBTQ+ People

Part 1: On the fundamental human experiences of societal norms and self-discovery. Several years ago, I published a collection of
2 min read
Sep
04
How to Let Go of Expectations About Achieving Your Goals

How to Let Go of Expectations About Achieving Your Goals

When you shift your focus to the process and the journey, you activate your motivation. You've probably heard the phrase,
4 min read
Aug
29
Liberate Your Mind: How to Challenge Unquestioned Beliefs in 3 Steps

Liberate Your Mind: How to Challenge Unquestioned Beliefs in 3 Steps

Without discomfort, there’s no potential for change, let alone transformational change.  Earlier this month, I published a short post
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Aug
25
Why Must We Defend Our Beliefs with Anger and Even Threaten Physical Violence?

Why Must We Defend Our Beliefs with Anger and Even Threaten Physical Violence?

A simple 3-step practice to avoid losing your cool on social media and reclaiming your humanity.
3 min read