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“Our true place is not in the past. Our true
place is not in the future. Our true place is in this moment. Life is only
available to us right now!” –
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2022-01-21 23:23
Embarking on a self-discovery journey can be like a treasure hunt. It can take time, but the journey and the discoveries we find, can be amazing! Developing a relationship with ourselv… Read More
2021-08-19 03:58
Communication problems is one of the most challenging issue we face in relationships. Good communication is needed in order to solve our relationship problems. We are always comm… Read More
2021-07-27 02:24
I found the mindfulness acronym R A I N very useful in working through difficult thoughts and feelings. Our thoughts and feelings are giving us information about what is going on with us int… Read More
2021-05-07 18:46
We all face challenges at different stages of our lives. There was childhood, then adolescence, next young adult, onto maybe married life with children, to career advancement and accum… Read More
2020-09-15 02:40
Gratitude is about focusing on what you have, instead of what’s missing; what’s right, instead of what’s wrong. Gratitude is one of the best things we can do for our mental… Read More
2019-10-05 22:51
Acceptance does not mean approval. It doesn’t mean resignation or giving up. It doesn’t mean we have to like something. It is accepting reality! It means accepting that what happ… Read More
2019-06-15 15:47
Do you or anyone you know struggle with the problem of BUSYNESS? This may be a challenging issue to address because there are paybacks (sense of accomplishment, sense of self-worth) and in o… Read More
2018-09-08 20:38
The need for connection is a very basic human need. Feeling securely attached to our partner provides us with a feeling of safety. The more securely attached we are, the more con… Read More
2018-08-04 00:26
Financial, relationship, work, and health problems can be overwhelming and cause stress and anxiety in our lives. Worrying about them surely won’t solve them or make them go away. Some… Read More
2018-04-01 00:30
The dictionary defines joy as “a feeling of great pleasure and happiness.” Dr. Brene Brown addresses the topic of joy in several of her books. She tells us it’s… Read More
2018-03-31 19:07
I recently attended a great workshop presented by Stuart Zola, Ph.D. on the aging brain. There is very good research to help us understand how genetics and health affect our brain.&nbs&hell…Read More
2018-01-17 20:54
In times of stress and in conflict situations, we may get into the pattern of seeing and treating our partner as the enemy. We may believe they are doing things intentionally to hurt us, tha… Read More
2017-03-27 23:04
1. EXPRESSING APPRECIATIONCreate some positive energy by writing or telling your partner 10 things you appreciate about them.2. HO… Read More
2017-01-24 21:32
Stress can come at us from all directions, including inside of us. I think we all know how it can affect us mentally, emotionally, physically, & spiritually. I previously wrote four arti… Read More
2016-12-11 17:15
“What we have once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” – Helen KellerGrief is about loss and one of the most diff… Read More
2016-08-06 17:55
There are many qualities that make for a good partner but the five signs below takes it to the awesome level. These behaviors indicate a caring and thoughtful partner. The good thing is we c… Read More
2016-06-28 19:53
People-pleasers put the needs of others above their own. When you do this, you are affirming that you are less than and not as important as others. You will most likely find that very few of… Read More
2016-06-01 18:39
Wikipedia defines perfectionism as a “personality trait characterized by a person’s striving for flawlessness and setting excessively high performance standards, accompanied by o… Read More
2016-04-12 21:31
“Be careful with your words. Once they’re said, they can only be forgiven, not forgotten.”I can’t imagine anyone solving anything by yelling, blaming, or hurting… Read More
2016-01-13 19:10
1. Give thanks2. Listen to music3. Do a little dance (dance around)4. … Read More
2015-07-05 05:02
While having fear is normal and all human beings experience it at one time or another, it is very unpleasant to be in its grip. Anxiety is the body’s response to fear. When we live wit… Read More
2015-05-04 00:41
Based on “The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel RuizIn his book “The Four Agreements,” Don Miguel Ruiz tells us that we could be creating a nightmare in our lives or a p… Read More
2015-01-27 22:13
Guilt is about blaming yourself or feeling like you failed in some way. Guilt, like resentments, keeps you stuck in the past. Continuing to experience guilt is one way to punish oursel… Read More
2014-12-30 21:34
I am not into “New Year’s Resolutions,” but I am into learning from the past and having goals for the future. While the “New Year” may be an artificial thing, i… Read More
2014-12-07 01:36
1) The Lord is my strength!2) Gratitude makes everything better!3) Feel the fear & do it anyway!… Read More
2014-11-08 23:10
1. Destructive communicationCommunication problems are one of the most frequent issues couples present with in counseling. We cannot not communicate. Oftentime… Read More
2014-09-27 23:54
(Based on Brené Brown’s book “The Gifts of Imperfection”)Dr. Brown has done significant research on the topic of shame - the belief that one is not good enough or wo… Read More
2014-09-03 22:25
Let us start with the “WHAT?” Codependency is a term that has been around for over forty years. It was a term initially associated with individuals who grew up in alc… Read More
2014-07-25 22:12
Many human beings have a deep belief and fear that they are not good enough. There are many influences from childhood and adult experiences that can contribute to this false belief.&nb&hell…Read More
2014-07-03 20:29
There are times in our personal growth and development that we may feel we are not making much progress. We can get discouraged when the same issues keep resurfacing. We need to remember tha… Read More
2014-06-18 04:42
When you enable you…§ take on responsibility for the other personWhen you are caring you…§ hold the other person responsible for themselvesWhen you enable… Read More
2014-05-31 00:31
This story appeared in Reader’s Digest and Chicken Soup for the Soul. It helps us see how one person changing and doing things differently can have a powerful positive effect on a rela… Read More
2014-05-02 03:24
Is your relationship going to last? What are the secrets to a long-term successful relationship? What can couples do to keep their relationships strong and healthy? Here are five key indicat… Read More
2014-04-25 20:49
There are many things that can keep us up at night or get us to wake up in the middle of the night. Stress and anxiety are probably up there on the list of reasons but there are other things… Read More
2014-01-10 20:35
Excerpts from Mylene’s Anger Resolution Course (ARC)When you forgive, you don't change the past, you change the future.What happens when we choose not to forgive ourselves or others?&n&hell…Read More
2013-12-08 02:49
Characteristics of a Conscious and Committed Relationship(Based on material from the books “Getting the Love You Want” and “Breaking Free of the Co-Dependency Trap”)1… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
How we say things is a very strong factor on whether we are going to be heard or not. Many times the way we express criticisms to our loved ones is not done in a respectful manner, and leads… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Affairs are devastating to relationships. We put our trust on the line, and a betrayal is like a forest fire – the trust is completely wiped out. It takes a lot for a couple to rebuild… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Why is safety so important? What happens when we don’t feel safe in our relationship? What happens when we do feel safe? There are different aspects to safety – emotional, physic… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Having fun with your partner is a great bonding experience. Besides, we need to keep the relationship fresh and new, instead of stale and boring. Your challenge is to experience at lea… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
You may have heard about the 30-day zero negativity challenge from Dr. Harville Hendrix. He writes about this from personal experience in identifying the corrosive nature of negativity in hi… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
While having fear is normal and all human beings experience it at one time or another, it is very unpleasant to be in its grip. Anxiety is the body’s response to fear. When we live wit… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
“Worry is the dark room where negatives develop” (Modification of Michael Pritchard)If you look up the word “worry” it is defined both as a verb and a noun. It… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
There are times in our lives we face difficult decisions, and may feel confused, scared, and overwhelmed. I want to share what has worked for me and hope it will help you.1. &nb&hell…Read More
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