This week someone made some very harsh accusations against me via Facebook – I hate Facebook. I had known things were not so good between us for several months and since we were parting ways I wanted to send a note that gave a blessing for the future and an apology for whatever I did (I’m still not … [Read more...]
Reducing Problems
Two years ago I had to pull out the power tools because I needed to do some major repairs... unskilled worker with tools? This always turns out well... for other people who want to laugh at someone hurting themselves. The repairs were on my family’s tree house... no, we don’t live in a tree like in … [Read more...]
Adult Bullying
I believe adult bullying is much more rampant today and causing more damage than childhood bullying because as adults we have little course of action or room for complaint; we’re just stuck or it feels that way. The three main places where adult bullying is … [Read more...]
2 Reasons We Have an Addiction
Sometimes we are drawn to things that are bad for us... Two years ago I had an unusual reaction to what I was told. When the ultrasound technician said to me: “You need surgery right away,” my response was: “That’s awesome!” That’s not the normal response to being told you need surgery because … [Read more...]
Are Bad Things Really Bad?
I used to think “bad” things happening were inevitable, but now I see it differently; bad isn’t always bad. I now understand what William Shakespeare wrote in Hamlet, “There is nothing either good or bad but thinking makes it so.” Whether something is good or bad is all in how you look at … [Read more...]
Unnecessary Judgement
Last week I discussed unnecessary guilt... if you didn’t read it I hope you now feel necessary guilt... just kidding... no, really; I’m kidding. Oh no, I likely really upset you. I’m such a horrible person... And yes, that was an example of unnecessary guilt. I’m brilliant... and that’s … [Read more...]
Unnecessary Guilt
A few weeks ago I wrote that having anxiety is a gift even though it can feel like quite the opposite. Another one of these gifts that is often considered a burden is guilt, but guilt is a wonderful thing because it is a powerful teacher and accountability partner. Guilt teaches us when something … [Read more...]
How to Start Conversations
Most people are surprised to hear that I am naturally a shy person because I often come across as an extrovert, especially since I love public speaking. This impression is especially prevalent when I’m in a leadership position since I tend to have more courage to speak up. When I’m with peers, … [Read more...]
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