Sometimes in your life you may hit a point where you feel that no matter what you do, it is not “enough.”   You may try to keep your positive attitude and apply the techniques that we have discussed, but find that you are struggling to stay “positive” and happy.  There may be times in your […]

The kite soared high into the air until it became a little spec in the sky. “I don’t see it anymore.” “It’s over there,”   the dad replied, pointing. “Oh, yes, I see it now.  Do you think we should start pulling it in?  I don’t want the string to snap and lose it.  This is […]

Be who you are, so that the world can meet the true you.  No one wants to meet and get to know the “shell” we place on ourselves in the “act” of life.  We want to get to know the core of who “they” are.  Let them get to know the core of who you […]

Resentment is a dangerous emotion.  When you hold onto resentment it can manifest itself as negativity throughout your body.  The thing about this emotion is that it is usually directed at another person – sending them negative energy. When someone shows resentment towards you, it is usually felt as hatred.  The emotion of someone “hating” […]

“I don’t like her.” “Why not?” asked the friend. “Because she isn’t very nice to me.” “What did she do?” “She says mean things to me.” “Like what?” “She said I looked fat.” “She said that?” “Well, something like that, and it hurt.” “Are you sure she meant that she thought you were fat?” “Oh […]

“Why didn’t I ask a couple of questions”  the man pondered. “Why didn’t I keep my cool?  I totally overreacted, which just escalated the situation. ” The man sat thinking about an encounter earlier in the day with his teenage daughter.  He made a pact with himself that the next time, he would take a […]

Often times you may find yourself in a relationship with a person who has a low self-esteem.  That can sometimes make things difficult for both of you.  However, it should be known that low self-esteem and lack of confidence are fairly common traits in nearly everyone, at least at some point in their lives. When […]

As relationships grow older, we sometimes learn so much about another person that we think we really know and understand them.  Sometimes, we have a relationship with say a sibling where we need not speak, for we know what the other person is thinking.  Romantic relationships with a mate are sometimes that way as well. […]

The man sat in his favorite chair reflecting on his day.  He had in some ways, one of his most difficult days at work.  However, he realized that he need not carry that part of his day into the part of his day to enjoy with his family.   No, he decided that he would erase […]

Do you ever go to a gathering and come home afterwards feeling a little unfulfilled?  Do you ever go out for a dinner with a few friends and feel like things are different from how they once were? Sometimes we get the feeling of being unfulfilled because we long for the need to “connect” with […]