The busy Holiday week is upon us, and we pass each other in a flurry of movement from one task to another. In our minds, the business of thinking of everything on the to-do list can be overwhelming.
Yet, there
“Once upon a time there was a wise Chinese farmer whose horse ran away. That evening, all of his neighbors came around to commiserate. They said, “We are so sorry to hear your horse has run away. This is most
Have you noticed the last time you talked to someone out of their opinion or perspective? How about an issue with your child, where you argued over what was the right thing?
Now, you can undoubtedly browbeat someone into submission
Indeed, you have heard this saying before. It’s been around for centuries and remains as accurate today as it was for Sophocles in ancient Greece. The tendency for ‘misery’ to want to share itself with others has remained unchanging over the
Imagine life boiled down to a straightforward decision that we have the power to influence moment by moment. And, even though we have the power to make the decision, most people don’t know it or exercise that choice. Instead, they
I must admit that my to-do list inevitably grows more extensive than the hours of my day. I see that a meaningful, active life perhaps pulls for that. I also see others who share incomplete lists at the end of
I once heard this phrase long ago, and it has stuck with me over the years. Many clients have asked me to clarify my meaning when I boldly pronounce: “I’m sorry. You just can’t get there from here.”
Our Silent
When speaking to parents with challenging children, there is often an urgency to address the specifics of what to do when a problem behavior shows up. In other words, the understandable desire is to fix the problem right now. After
Many years ago, I heard the saying: You have a choice: You can live life studying the roots…or enjoy the fruits. But you can’t do both.”
Of course, it’s never a complete, simple dichotomy. It’s just a pointer to options
One of the hallmarks of an anxiety-filled life is that their priority is to relieve their sense of anxiety or avoid future moments with possible anxiety. They create a life where avoiding discomfort is most important, and activities and opportunities