“Oh, did you also see how high-and-mighty that person is? They’re amazing!” Said nobody ever, right? People don’t like it when someone acts all superior and snobby… but if you live a life filled with humble examples, you are sure to be admired, and people will naturally gravitate to you. “Being real is what keeps me … Read more
“I don’t believe in magic,” the young boy said. The old man smiled, “You will, when you see her.” ~ Atticus Poetry In times past, women were considered to have a certain value or quality that made them desirable by a man’s standards. Either she was from a good family, had money, or was exceptionally … Read more
If we could get up in the morning and pick our emotions for the day like we could a pair of slacks, a skirt, or a blouse, none of us would choose to wear pain and suffering. It would clash with the look we were going for. In fact, everything we do and all our effort … Read more
Ever been on a date where everything is going really well, but later, you realize that you felt uncomfortable at one point during the evening? In hindsight, you realize that it was something your date did that just left your scalp tingling and caused a knot in your stomach. It was a red flag. Being … Read more
Have you ever felt like whatever goes wrong in your family’s always your fault? Being the family scapegoat isn’t easy, and it can really affect your path in life. Being constantly blamed for things that usually aren’t even your fault is damaging to your self-esteem, health, and mental well-being. My father was the family scapegoat … Read more
“Are you okay?” How often has someone asked you this and you felt like crying because you just don’t know? In life, we don’t always know if we are okay. We often feel overwhelmed. You have a sensation of someone choking you all day long. It’s like a rock in your throat and you … Read more
Gaslighting is a term that has been around for a while now, but has only recently become used more often. Like many psychological terms, it is often taken much more lightly than the actual word implies. Today, we are going to take a look at what gaslighting is and how we often self-gaslight. We will … Read more
Arguing is a narcissist’s forte, especially the antagonistic or argumentative narcissist. The only problem is when a narcissist isn’t in the mood to argue, they will deflect. Narcissist deflection is just as toxic. The tactic is nothing more than a way to worm their way out of trouble. Any type of narcissist can employ deflection strategies, including … Read more
Killer dreams can be killer, but when you are having killing dreams, it can significantly disturb you. But what does it mean when you dream about getting shot? Should you live in the shadows and out of plain sight so no one can get to you and end your life? Should you live your life … Read more
While sitting at the vets recently, I had a discussion with a fellow pet owner about her high-strung dog and what signs the pup had that indicated she was excitable and reactive. As we looked at the whippet puppy salivating over the people in the waiting room, I wondered how wonderful it would be if … Read more