Where Are You On The Ladder of Selves?
The “ladder of selves” was a concept of British philosopher, Colin Wilson. It is an excellent metaphor for how our mood effects our relationships with others and how we experience…
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What Can You Do If You Are In An Abusive Relationship?
Does your spouse treat you with indifference or worse? Do you feel invisible? Have you been asking yourself whether you should stay or go? Do you wonder if you have…
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When Helping is Harmful
I believe we are all here to help each other. Helping others is admirable, but there is a tipping point. If we help too much, it can be harmful to…
Read MoreAre You Clinging To A Dead-End Relationship?
Sometimes giving up is the answer. To continue to stay in a dead-end relationship because you don’t want to give up, may not always the best option in romantic relationships….
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When is Enough, Enough?
I wish there was an easy, multiple choice test a person could take to determine if it is time to leave a relationship, change jobs, close a business, walk away…
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Setting Boundaries with Difficult People
Maybe the world has always been this way, but in recent years, there seems to be a wide-spread trend toward self-centeredness. Not only obsession with what the self wants or…
Read MoreWhat Are You Struggling With?
What are you struggling with today? Are you feeling unappreciated? Do you hate your job? Are you upset with your children or another family member? Are you surrounded by people…
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We Have Very Little Control Over Life
Life is a constant unfolding of events, circumstances and relationships. I’m sure you’ve heard it said that the only guarantee in life is that there are no guarantees. You may…
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You Are Not Belle, and He is Not an Enchanted Prince
In the fairy tale, Beauty and The Beast, Belle (Beauty) uses patience, love and kindness to break an evil spell and transform The Beast back to a handsome, gentle prince. When…
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Not My Circus, Not My Monkeys.
Recently, I sent the old polish proverb, “Not my circus, not my monkeys.” in a text message, to a close friend who was struggling to maintain her inner peace in the midst…
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Life is a Gift
On September 15, 1985, my family gathered to celebrate my dad’s upcoming 59th birthday. It was a Sunday afternoon and it was the last time I saw my parents and…
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Should I Tell My Spouse I Am Thinking About Divorce?
Whether or not you should let your spouse know you are thinking about divorce, depends on your individual situation and the results you expect from that confession. You might…
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