Most people who attend psychotherapy are motivated by pain. Then, once the pain subsides, they’re inclined to stop. While some therapy is better than none, you cut yourself short when…
I recently read an article about how “doggedly” someone was working and the price they paid. The person spent hours at the office and felt burned out. They described working…
Determining to achieve a goal has its place, and nothing is more gratifying than having a breakthrough. But overcoming barriers must be an inside job. Most people tend to be…
We’ve often heard that we can be our own worst enemies. During my spiritual journey, I’ve learned that most of the bad things that happened to me were due to…
I recently attended a presentation by John Rakolta, a former United States ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), formed by seven Arab countries precariously positioned amidst Muslim countries whose…
Valentine’s Day hasn’t always been a romantic celebration. It was initially founded to honor various martyred saints named Valentine, starting with Valentine of Rome, in the 3rd century, who was persecuted…
Last Monday, while at the grocery store, I witnessed an exchange between father and daughter that is sorely needed in today’s world. Two girls with long brown ringlets and big…
With the disease of addiction, enabling is considered a bad thing – it’s called codependency. They make excuses, rescue, cover-up, and otherwise protect the impaired person from the consequences of…
Recently, I purchased a majestic philodendron that I proudly displayed on the patio. But soon, it showed signs of an infestation, confirmed by a trusty plant app. The white patches…
When a family breaks up, it’s not always peaceful. The pain of an ending relationship and the circumstances around the failure can be overwhelming. Fear and anger can override good…
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