"We repeat what we don't repair" -- Christine Langley-Obaugh There are a million things that could upset or bother us on any given day -- but they don’t. There are, however, some things that do. These are often little things that generate an enormous amount of
“It seems sometimes that all people see are the grades.” That’s what a young client said to me one Friday afternoon. I was struck by the gravity of that statement and his recognition of being overlooked as a person. In short, he didn’t feel he
“Time doesn’t erase the demons you don’t see.” --Oblivion by Shinedown An adolescent complained to me recently how unfair their teacher was, especially in terms of expectations. I pressed the student to tell me why this bothered them. As with many of us, it was hard.
A friend recently complained about their anger. I asked them if they wanted to do something about it. Surprisingly, they said, “No.” It made me think about behaviors and why we cling to even those that are counterproductive and irrational. It occurred to me that if that
“Some dance to remember, some dance to forget.” The Eagles, Hotel California This line caught my attention this week as I listened to the song. It is a poignant reminder about human behavior: People often do the same thing, BUT for very different reasons. It may
