Forgiveness. Haven’t We Suffered Enough?
Memories of past wrongs can create pain, even years after the painful event has passed. So if we are still suffering, then why would we even consider forgiving the person who caused the pain?
6 Secrets of Happy People
More Secrets of Happiness It’s July, and summer is in full swing. The “laid back” season hopefully has ushered in some time to relax, kick back with a book, …
Why Overthinking Things Is Wasting Your Time and 5 Ways to Stop
Overthinking? How many of you laughed because this meme describes you? We don’t often think about having an addiction to our thinking, but the truth is that overthinking is one of …
How our thinking can be wrong!
Wait… It’s Not What You’re Thinking! Thought is a capacity we all have, that we often take for granted, or perhaps we never “think” of our thinking at all. …
Wisdom of Zebras and a Guide to Stress
A book was published several years ago called, “ Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers” by Robert M. Sapolsky. The title was catchy, and the logic it shared as a …
Is there a lesson in the Frustrating Flight Delays?
Can you handle the Frustrations of Inevitable Flight Delays? A few years ago on an unseasonably cold mid-winters day, my daughter and I were preparing to fly from Tampa, …
Is imagination always a good thing?
Imagination is a beautiful, creative power but it has a dark side called worry. With limitless imagination a toddler turns a kettle and a spoon into a drum; a towel …
Opioids Suspected in death of Prince!
Once again, Opioids are suspected for being at the heart of another great loss. New reports are coming in that Prince, who died last week in his home from undetermined causes, had opioid pain pills like Percocet in his home and on his person when he died.
Is life Really Annoying?
Why Life Isn’t As Annoying As You Think It Is For the first time since my 7-year-old daughter was born, we went on a weekend trip with just our …
How Do I Love My drugs?
In today’s society, alcohol or other substances (legal and illegal) are often used in social settings. Many people equate “partying” with using substances. Depending on the drug, sometimes it may be unclear as to whether the use is someone socializing or someone developing a problem.