The Unexpected Challenges of Gratitude
As we approach the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday there is an increasing focus on the concept of gratitude. Gratitude, which rhymes with "attitude," comes from the Latin word gratus, which means "thankful, pleasing." If you struggle [...]
Blaming and Finger Pointing
When conflict happens, it is natural to want to point the finger at the other party emphasizing what “they” need to change. Perhaps blaming is a defense mechanism or simply an easy way out. No [...]
Imperfection
“A real sign of progress is when we no longer punish ourselves for our imperfections” - Yung Pueblo Imperfection is a part of the human condition. In some cultures, a damaged or broken item is [...]
I Want To Know…
How do you want to live your life? What a powerful question and one that is likely very challenging to answer. Consider this poem by Oriah Mountain Dreamer called “The Invitation”. I remember reading this [...]
Emotional Validation – Why Is It So Hard?
Over the past week we've talked a lot about emotional validation. Throughout these conversations there have been numerous questions and struggles in both understanding and practicing this important skill. I've also noticed that we try [...]
Love And Respect For Self
I've been noticing something when it comes to the topic of self love and self respect; it seems many of us are not very good at it. It's almost as if others are deserving of [...]