Communicating honestly

Graphics by Gina Alfani   Not settling for less than what you desire from your relationships can be the equivalent of walking a tightrope.  It is a delicate balance . . . Have you ever "inserted foot into mouth"?  I've often wondered where that saying came from, but I have...

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A time of change

Life as we know has always been changing and evolving from the beginning of time. However, a time of serious change has descended upon the earth on many fronts in recent past. Societal changes are swiftly moving in many directions. Change is ever present . . . you can see it in world events ....

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The spirit of love

How important is it to be "right"? When ego takes over in our relationships over something said or done by another person that we don't agree with, the focus turns from the spirit of love to the angry need to be right. Of course it depends on the situation, but isn't it better to just let...

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What is love?

What is your definition of love? Ask ten people and you will get ten different definitions since the meaning of love can be perceived from differing points of view and depending on the set of emotions. The word "love" has many connotations. The focus of this post is romantic love ....

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Contradictions in life

I must learn to love the fool in me,the one who feels too much,talks too much,takes too many chances, wins sometimes and loses often, lacks self-control, loves and hates, hurts and gets hurt, promises and breaks promises, laughs and cries.(Theodore Isaac Rubin)Aren't we all a contradiction of ourselves...

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Optimism and being open to possibilities

The Oxford English Dictionary defines optimism as having "hopefulness and confidence about the future or successful outcome of something; a tendency to take a favorable or hopeful view." Being open to possibilities is when one expects the best possible outcome from any given situation. Why go into...

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Transition and fear

“Cause you could spend your life Lookin’ for your own reflection Time could blur the lines Between what’s real And what’s projected Had I known what I lost? What I gained, what it’d cost I’d still give what remains To be myself again”from the song Be Myself Again by Donna Summer My emotions have been...

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Faith and challenging times

Coping with bad times, whether it be challenges in the workplace, a personal relationship or financial difficulties requires faith to get through it. Faith in God, faith in yourself, faith in other people . . . it is so important to keep your head straight in order to make rational decisions. Some...

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The Blame Game

All blame is a waste of time. No matter how much fault you find with another,and regardless of how much you blame him,it will not change you. The only thing blame does is to keep the focus offyou when you are looking for external reasons toexplain your unhappiness or frustration. You may succeed in...

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A New Approach

Taking a Break from What You Are DoingSometimes we need to step back from what occupies our minds and take a break much like touching the reset button. We can get so wrapped up in our thoughts that we wind up going round in round in circles, finding it difficult to concentrate on things and, because...

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