The “wounded child” within each of us contains the damaged or stunted emotional patterns of our youth, patterns of painful memories, of negative attitudes, and of dysfunctional self-images. ~ Myss, Caroline. Anatomy of the Spirit: The Seven Stages of Power and […]
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When you Miss the Mark
…the most important part of any attempt is how you respond when you miss the mark. ~ Thompson, Susan Peirce. Bright Line Eating (p. 237). Hay House. Kindle Edition. A neighbor to my childhood home started a diet every Monday, […]
Continue reading »About Surrender
It took a long time, but I finally realized that surrender does not mean submission—it means I’m willing to stop fighting reality, to stop trying to do God’s part, and to do my own. ~ Family Groups, Al-Anon. Courage to Change—One […]
Continue reading »What Have You Got to Give?
Fulfilling some of the needs of significant others in our lives brings us joy. Our own needs must be given priority, though. We cannot give away what we don’t have, and we have nothing unless we give sincere attention and […]
Continue reading »Hey, Self, It’s a Character Defect!
I was very unhappy and discouraged. I felt inadequate and doubted my ability to manage my life and move ahead. I was becoming more and more desperate. Then, out of nowhere, came the thought that I was dealing with a […]
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