Why is there a fear for so many of us to be authentic? Why are so many of us reluctant to unveil ourselves and show others who we really are? It is likely that many of us have been conditioned to hide certain parts of ourselves or parts of our character so that we can fit in. … Continue reading Authenticity Is A New Currency
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Looking For The Good
The world needs more of this. We need more people who look for the good in others. We need to reduce our level of defensiveness and readiness to attack. We need to stop and think about what the other person's life situation may be. Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. … Continue reading Looking For The Good
The Value of Listening
Often when a friend or loved one has a problem about something or has an issue to talk about, we feel as though we need to fix it and find a solution. It is a natural reaction I suppose – we are usually inclined to want to help make things better for those we care … Continue reading The Value of Listening
Accepting an apology you never got
"Say you're sorry!" I hear myself telling a student in the school yard at recess after they have been mean to a peer. "Sorry." he utters with a voice emitting remorse. "It's ok." the other boy says with a smile that screams my feelings have been validated! Just like that, the two children scamper off and … Continue reading Accepting an apology you never got
Words To L.I.V By
After many years of people'ing', relationship analytics and personal experience, it is my opinion that our most significant relationships require the following 3 criteria to thrive, survive and run smoothly. Your partner should make you: Feel Loved Feel Important Feel Validated Let me explain... LOVED We need love. We all need to feel loved. There … Continue reading Words To L.I.V By