“Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” —Victor Frankl Are you feeling stuck ruminating on the past or worrying about the future?... Read more »
Have you ever seen a young child, one who has not yet learned to swim, being coaxed by a parent to jump into a large pool of water? The child stands on... Read more »
Our memories form the foundation of our continuing sense of self. Our understanding of who we are is built up from a lifetime of experiences stored in our brain. Loss of that... Read more »
Imagine the brain, that shiny bundle of being, securely housed in a protective skull, hosting conscious thoughts in a pool of subconsciousness. The basic brain ingredients are fat, water, protein, carbohydrates, and... Read more »
My mom always used to say to me, “Honey, the only way to get over someone is to get under someone.” –Marsha Mason as Sherry Dempsey on Frasier, 1997. The dissolution of... Read more »
Approval. Status. The twin thieves of a man’s soul. They come softly, like a gentle breeze, whispering promises of belonging, respect, and glory. But they leave you empty, stripped of yourself, hollowed... Read more »
Source: Julian Kuschner/Used with permission The difference between stagnation and exponential growth often comes down to one critical factor: relationships. Research shows that high-level connections—those built on trust, mutual value, and emotional... Read more »
Catastrophizing is a common thought pattern where you think about a situation as being a catastrophe or imagine the worst possible outcome of an action or situation. When catastrophizing, a person jumps... Read more »
“I never imagined this” Source: KieferPix/ Shutterstock The journey to motherhood wasn’t a straight line for me. It was forged through the cracks, the disappointments, and the years spent chasing something that... Read more »
In 1904, H. G. Wells published a short story titled, “The Country of the Blind” (Wells, 2004). The story takes place in a village located in a valley hidden deep in the... Read more »