Falling Hard and How to Regain Purpose

And then there’s someone you may have forgotten. Your higher self. He (She) has always been there with you, quietly watching you, comforting you.

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Me, an Angry Narcissist – Part 1

This was revealing as I had always assumed that anger is a default emotion for situations gone awry. It didn’t occur to me that my angry reaction was a reaction specific to me and...

Understanding a Tough Childhood

Trauma experienced in childhood has a special ability to wound, especially when it includes emotional, physical or sexual abuse or neglect. The fallout echoes through the years and causes

Trauma Resistance

Actually, resistance is just the body’s normal response to change. Any kind of change activates the part of you responsible for keeping you safe. It knows how to create safety for you, and it sees no reason to rock the boat. 

Growth-Oriented People

Today, however, I feel I’m surrounded by a lot of people with similar values and interests. Some old and some new! I feel that I’m able to connect deeply with those...

Our Lives Are About Self-Improvement

Your standards are for you. This life is about your self-improvement. It’s about being strict with yourself and forgiving of other people.

Building For 2019

What are the risks or the downsides of NOT taking control of your life? For allowing another year to pass not living up to your

Feeling Helpless?

This type of feeling is a psychological condition called learned helplessness. It comes from being repeatedly exposed to ‘adverse stimuli’ that we perceive as unavoidable or inescapable. An unfortunate but strong example of this is

Practice What Seems Impossible

Think about all the things you’re good at. There was a time you weren’t good at them, right?

You Direct Your Good Fortune

Let's face each day with that attitude in mind. Good fortune is not getting lucky. It’s not the ball bouncing your way.