This week during the Couples Workshop we discussed the cliché, "Familiarity breeds contempt". Unfortunately, this is often true when it comes to long-term romantic relationships. They start out full of excitement and energy, but after a while couples can fall into the rut of contempt. Getting to know someone very well in the day-to-day challenges of … Continue reading Does Familiarity Breed Contempt? You choose
Personal development
Are you Faithful?
Faithfulness is one of the fruit of the Spirit. Are you faithful? What does it mean to be faithful? I was pondering this the other day. Faithfulness can be seen in many ways. It requires honesty and consistency. Faithfulness is an aspect of commitment. When you are faithful, people view you as trustworthy and reliable. Those … Continue reading Are you Faithful?
Happy Holidays or … Not?
A lot of people LOVE this time of year - all the pretty decorations and holiday parties to attend where you can feast in a festive atmosphere among friends, coworkers or family. However, most of us have a few challenges during this season. Our holidays may not all be happy - there's the mounting bills … Continue reading Happy Holidays or … Not?
Spirituality – Does It Matter?
Does being "spiritual" matter in daily life? Does it make any impact on whether you are happy and successful? Yes, it does! Research shows over and over that if you cultivate a warm, loving connection with the Divine and with a community of like-minded people, it makes a HUGE difference in the quality of your … Continue reading Spirituality – Does It Matter?
False Evidence Appearing Real
Anxiety - we have all felt this before. It can be mildly annoying or downright paralyzing. The underlying emotion behind anxiety is fear, though many people are not consciously aware of it. I think of Anxiety as "Fear without Focus". It's a general feeling of being unsettled, of not feeling confident or secure. One way … Continue reading False Evidence Appearing Real
Trust the Little Voice Inside
The other day I was trying to make a decision. I had several options to choose from. I could do A, B or C. Option A looked good and reasonable. Option B was an alternate choice - still good, but maybe not the best. Option C kind of made me nervous because I wasn't sure … Continue reading Trust the Little Voice Inside
Are You Inside Out?
If you haven't seen the new animation by Disney called Inside Out, I highly recommend that you watch it. It has some terrific lessons about managing our emotions. You'll laugh, you may cry and you'll nod in understanding. The writers did a great job of capturing what it is like to be human. The primary theme … Continue reading Are You Inside Out?
Abundance or Lack?
What are YOU thinking about today? This poster really caught my eye. Your mindset determines how you view the world and what you expect to happen to you. This is very important to pay attention to - which one describes you? Abundance mindset Have a sense of gratitude Compliments others Forgives others Reads every day … Continue reading Abundance or Lack?
Are you really in control?
Take a minute and quickly list 5 things you are in complete control of in your life. No, really - just do it. What comes to mind? My job - are you in control of how much money you make? who you work with? the amount of time you spend working? whether or not you … Continue reading Are you really in control?
Got Mental Weeds?
“I can do it!” “I have what it takes.” “I am a good person.” Personal affirmations like the ones above are touted by most self-help gurus. They tell us to say these things to ourselves every day, emphasizing that you should look in the mirror when you say them. I’m not knocking that – positive … Continue reading Got Mental Weeds?
Destiny's Freedom 