“All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone.” — Blaise Pascal in 1654 Everywhere we look, there is another distraction, often we creating our own diversion. Every moment is filled with something from music to videos to games to work. We
“Adversity introduces men and women to themselves.” —Albert Einstein Uncertainty is synonymous with anxiety. Fear of the unknown is one of the greatest sources of anxiety. We can drive ourselves crazy trying to account and plan for all the possibilities, yet it is impossible to work with unknowns
We get beat down and overwhelmed by life and all the things we “need” to do. We often do a horrible job not doing and being to everything and everyone. We forget there are consequences to a life without boundaries. In a word, that means
“Words are singularly the most powerful force available to humanity. We can choose to use this force constructively with words of encouragement, or destructively using words of despair. Words have energy and power with the ability to help, to heal, to hinder, to hurt, to
Words are singularly the most powerful force available to humanity. We can choose to use this force constructively with words of encouragement, or destructively using words of despair. Words have energy and power with the ability to help, to heal, to hinder, to hurt, to
“Being heard is so close to being loved that for the average person, they are almost indistinguishable.” ― David W. Augsburger Many clients have asked how to better connect with their kids and spouses. Adults ask how to have good conversations with their parents, especially
"Comfort is not a goal that I seek, rather it is a place that I hide." --Craig D. Lounsbrough Routine and monotony provides us stability and predictability. It makes us feel safe, protected, and comfortable. Comfort is nice, but it can be a huge impediment to our
Why can’t we help some people? These people can be our own children, friends, neighbors, co-workers, or family. We think we do everything right, bend over backwards, go out of our way to meet them where they are. We are desperate for them to succeed,
