When I watched my pet frog munching on some mealworms I had diligently placed in their terrarium, I couldn’t help but notice that he looked like he was smiling. Was my frog happy? There are many images of frogs with big grins on their mouths, so I am sure you’ve wondered about that too. Are … Read more
Our relationship with our caregivers is the foundation on which we build all future relationships. How our parents and grandparents respond to our emotional needs dictates how we relate to attachment, emotional security, and rejection. When you grow up in a family environment characterized by abandonment, trauma, or inconsistent parenting, you develop a deep sense … Read more
Raise your hand if you feel like you are living your life on autopilot. If you feel caught up in the past or future plans? If you react to present challenges in your life with judgment? I can raise my hand too. But I recently started practicing mindfulness, and I try to live more mindfully … Read more
Have you ever heard a cell phone ringing in a crowded or congested room, and you felt something uncomfortable down in the pit of your stomach? You were praying that it wasn’t your cell phone that was ringing… and once you realized it wasn’t your phone, you were instantly relieved. What about those times when … Read more
Are you having difficulty figuring out whether you’re helping or enabling a loved one? There’s a thin line between the two and you can easily cross it and not realize you did. You’re not alone. You’re one of many who aren’t sure if they’re providing support or creating a monster. I had to figure this out … Read more
It hurts. It really hurts… being abandoned by the person you believed would be yours for the rest of your life. But, people change, and sometimes they change their minds too. Where you were once their all, you are suddenly their nothing. You get left behind. The pain seems unbearable. Being abandoned can create massive … Read more
In today’s day and age where everything can be Googled, it seems many people have forgotten the power of words. In particular, not everyone knows how to use words to control situations and get what they want. Some may think that being straightforward is the only way or that it’s just not worth it if … Read more
Have you ever found yourself worrying about different things? Have you ever felt that big events and celebrations of your life are often clouded by a sense of worry and stress? These feelings are so common among people. Humans are the wisest species of them all, and they get this label because of their ability … Read more