Anger is a complex and nuanced emotion. It is an emotion that is shared by everyone. After all, it is normal to feel irritated or outraged on occasion. But why do so many of us think of anger disorders when someone is shouting or acts violently? Did you know anger can either be channeled [...]
You have most likely experienced some form of grief in your lifetime. Whether it be from the death of a loved one, a broken relationship or marriage, a loss of a job, or a betrayal. The grieving process comes in all shapes and sizes and can manifest itself differently in each person. Only people [...]
Having a strong work ethic is a good thing. When we have work to do, whether it is our dream job or simply some work that needs doing, doing it well is a sign of character. Good work done well can be a gift, to us and others, but our work was never meant [...]
A little stress and anxiety are normal for most people. You can feel a bit anxious during a job interview, on a date, during a test or exam, or if you’re tackling something for the first time. Stress can arise in the mundane moments of life such as when you’re looking over your finances, [...]
Relationships are mysterious. We doubt the positive qualities in others, seldom the negative. You will say to your partner: do you really love me? Are you sure you love me? You will ask this a dozen times and drive the person nuts. But you never ask: are you really mad at me? Are you [...]
“When one is abandoned, one is left alone. This can happen through physical absence as well as physical presence. In fact, to be abandoned by someone who is physically present is much more crazymaking.” – John Bradshaw What are Abandonment Issues? Abandonment issues in adults can be linked to early childhood trauma. Abandonment issues [...]
“To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others.” – Tony Robbins Communication skills Communication skills are not superpowers that are given to us after we reach a certain level of enlightenment. They are [...]
It’s inevitable that in every relationship there’ll be some friction at one point or another. Our lives, desires, expectations, and circumstances rarely mesh neatly with those of others into seamless harmony. Far more often than we’d like, we make errors of judgment, our best intentions don’t pan out, our words fail us, or we [...]
Marriage is God’s plan and He created it for companionship and procreation; it is the closest of human relationships, resulting in a man and woman being united in a lifelong fusion. In Genesis 2:24 God defines marriage in the following way: “Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast [...]
The burden of regret can weigh us down heavily on our spiritual journey. The best way to release regret is to forgive ourselves. – James Van Praagh. Why is it Important to Forgive Yourself? Living with regret and resentment toward yourself can increase the likelihood of severe mental health issues such as voluntary isolation, [...]
