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…
Tragedy Does Not Define Us
I sat down at my computer this afternoon to write an article for my Blog. I knew this date was approaching, but it didn’t fully hit me, until I looked…
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…
A Story About Becoming Yourself
Do you have a desire to make a change in your life or follow a dream, but for whatever reason, you feel obliged to stay on your current path? If…
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…
Tuning Out
Have you ever been subjected to terrible music playing over a business sound system? If so, you know that you are unable to control the music. How can you tune…
Do You Pay Too Much Attention to Criticism?
Rachel Farnsworth One day last week, I stumbled upon a video made by Rachel Farnsworth. I was not familiar with who Rachel was, but I was very inspired by her…
Ten Attributes of a Great Leader
What are the ten attributes of a good leader? Too often people in leadership roles are arrogant, self-centered, uncaring, narrow-minded and distant. True, they may be able to get tasks…
Are You Reacting or Creating?
We use the same letters from the alphabet to spell these two dynamic words with distinctly different, nearly opposite meanings. It’s a reminder of the choices we have when we…
Are 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….
How to Overcome Holiday Overwhelm at Home or Office
The Holidays can be a bit intense for some of us. It’s not all joy, hugs and laughter for everyone. It can even be stressful for children who are wondering…
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…