Obstacles In Your Life Are Not As Real As They Appear
You know that message that is written on the side-view mirror of your car? The one that says “objects in mirror appear closer than they are”. Like the objects in…
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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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Please Don’t Feed The Dragon
Is there a dragon in your life? I’m talking about the “fire-breathing” person, whose irrational behavior makes you feel as if you have to constantly monitor your words and actions…
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Are You Ignoring An Open Window?
Or, trying harder is not always the answer to challenges. Trying harder is not always the answer. Have you ever watched a flying insect, trapped inside your car, as it tried to…
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When Will Enough be Enough?
Are you unhappy in your marriage? Are you waiting for your spouse to change from being uncaring, inattentive, undemonstrative and angry into someone who is attentive, loving, affectionate and peaceful?…
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Boundary Crashers and Bullies
There are many different levels and types of abuse. Any relationship, personal or otherwise is susceptible to it. Sometimes, abuse is easily recognized, other times, it is more subtle. Abuse…
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Love is not the Promise of Eternal Passion
The quote in the image above is from Captain Corelli’s Mandolin by Louis de Bernières. What is left when passion cools? If it is really love, we are left with…
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