Give yourself some credit for a change. So much of the time we are so focused on taking care of the people we love, our children, our animals and other things in our lives that we forget to take a moment and give ourselves some credit for all that we do and all that we are. So often it's almost a habit to distract from ourselves when another person pays us a compliment -- almost as if we … [Read more...]
Addictions everywhere — here’s help
Today, we know that there are many more addictions in our society than just the obvious ones such as alcoholism and illegal drug addiction. For example, Internet pornography has become a fast-growing addiction for young men as well as adult men. Prescription drug dependency is on the rise and is a fast-growing addiction today for women, even greater than alcohol. Other addictions that … [Read more...]
Grab some sunshine and share it
Each day make a decision to take a risk. No matter how small or large. Make the decision to say or do something that makes you a better person. Say good morning to the neighbor you have told yourself you can't stand. Take the old lady down the street a small bunch of flowers or leave them on her doorstep with a note that says: Hope this brightens your day! Let the guy who cuts you off … [Read more...]
Sewing back on your personal Shadow
Ever notice yourself complaining about your neighbor always talking on his cell phone so loudly ... or the person in the supermarket taking forever to pay at checkout ... or a senior driving so slowly on the freeway you figure she shouldn't be allowed to drive? What if you took a beat and observed yourself on any given day. Chances are your driving might well be under par sometimes, too. … [Read more...]
Show your fear, not your anger
It's okay to say you're afraid. Using the language of fear -- and not anger -- can promote intimacy and preserve love. Remember when you saw your child bolt down the pathway heading straight for the road and you yelled out in anger? Or when your spouse accidentally knocked over the saucepan of hot water and you angrily blamed him for being clumsy? Our nervous system reacts in a few simple … [Read more...]
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