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Getting the Little Things Right
Getting the Little Things Right
Life is hard, but there are a few simple things we can do to show true strength of character that will help guide us along some tricky terrain.
Read more…Signage Giving off a Poor Message
Signage Giving off a Poor Message
I've encountered a lot of signs lately that point to our greed and insecurity as human beings.
Read more…Can People Fall out of Love?
Can People Fall out of Love?
Falling in love is an intoxicating experience seemingly out of our control. So what does that say about falling out of love?
Read more…Champing at the Bit: Dominating the Discussion
Champing at the Bit: Dominating the Discussion
I’ve begun to notice lately that I have friends I talk over, that I don't give a fair chance to finish a sentence or complete a thought when we're having a conversation. I like what they’re saying so much that I jump in ahead of them and interrupt. I realize…
Read more…Responding to Bad News
Responding to Bad News
How do you respond when you receive bad news about a family member s health? Unfortunately, I found out last week.
Read more…Honest Living: High Hopes, Low Hopes
Honest Living: High Hopes, Low Hopes
I try to be interested in, and understanding of, my boyfriend's sons, but things aren't going so well.
Read more…Holding on to the Past: Pack Rat Behavior or Sentimentality?
Holding on to the Past: Pack Rat Behavior or Sentimentality?
I know this sounds weird, but the things in my life are nearly as important as the people. They re part of me.
Read more…Defusing an Argument
Defusing an Argument
For most of my life, I've felt that arguing with someone when you are both to heated is a mistake, and a recent disagreement with my boyfriend again proved this to be true.
Read more…Speaking Candidly...
Speaking Candidly...
Conversation should be a balance of speaking your mind, but with tact and meaning.
Read more…Caring for Family and Friends in the Medical Field
Caring for Family and Friends in the Medical Field
The Facebook Revolution has again brought to light the relationship between personal and professional - this time in regards to medicine.
Read more…What Motivates Selfish People?
What Motivates Selfish People?
What makes some people so self-centered that they don t care whether or nor not they hurt others?
Read more…When Speaking Plainly Goes Wrong
When Speaking Plainly Goes Wrong
I'm really trying to be more open with the people in my life, but I fear this new approach may have backfired.
Read more…Honest Living: So Much for Vindication
Honest Living: So Much for Vindication
When I first left my ex-husband, I fantasized of how I would react if he asked me to come back. Unfortunately, the real occurrence paled in comparison to my fantasy.
Read more…The Power of Silence
The Power of Silence
In silence, I m free to just be me. I m not plagued by unwanted thoughts or memories, I don t have to give attention to any type of media, and I can perform the task before me without interruption.…
Read more…College Expectations -- What is reality and what is fiction
College Expectations -- What is reality and what is fiction
How people make you believe college is something and what you can make it for yourself.
Read more…Schizoid Personality Disorder, Introvert, or Homebody?
Schizoid Personality Disorder, Introvert, or Homebody?
For most of my life, I ve preferred to be solitary. Does this mean that something is wrong with me, or is it just a harmless personal preference?
Read more…Growing up and Accepting Responsibility
Growing up and Accepting Responsibility
Looking back on the road I ve traveled, I m beginning to believe I haven t done as well accepting responsibility as I previously thought.…
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