All We Can Do
All we can do is all we can do, within our individual sphere of influence. Because many things in life are out of our control, it’s important to determine whether we have the ability to effect change in any situation.… Read the rest
When “Sorry” Is Not Enough
When things go wrong for someone, saying “I’m sorry” expresses your care or concern about something that is not your doing. For instance, “I’m sorry to hear that you had that terrible flu.” “I’m sorry that you had a flat … Read the rest
Are You Stuck?
In her beautiful poem, “The Summer Day,” Mary Oliver asks, “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” How about you? Do you want to leave it to chance, sort of blowing … Read the rest
You Did What?! How Could You!
Would you be surprised to learn that guilt and shame are not the same? They are, indeed, different. And, the importance of understanding that difference enables us to appropriately address and deal with “guilty” thoughts and feelings and to reject … Read the rest
How Trust Is Like Marbles In A Jar
Author-Researcher Brené Brown’s abiding interest in the subject of “trust” was heightened by an experience her daughter Ellen had at school when a friend betrayed her trust.
Speaking at a UCLA-based Oprah Winfrey Super Soul Session, Brown used a marble … Read the rest
Grrrrrrrrr! When Unfairness Gets Personal – Part 2 of 2
It’s startling to experience a sudden burst of intense emotion. It often feels like anger! Where did it come from? What’s it about?
It could be from unfairness, injustice or humiliation — all justified causes of anger. However, anger is often … Read the rest