Ever wonder to yourself, “Why do I like being alone so much?” When social and mainstream media show happy people… they’re usually with other people, not alone. Although I’m content by myself, there are times when I don’t want to be alone. This ambivalence and the contrast between my life and media images sent me searching for answers, which … Read more
It’s no mistake that some of the most life-changing and trailblazing individuals in modern history were people of humility. Mother Theresa, Reverend Billy Graham, and Nelson Mandela are a few great names that come to mind. Though humility opened the door for their notoriety, these people used their influence and resources to benefit others. Humble … Read more
As the year draws to a close, with Christmas and the holidays being a few months away, it is normal to start wondering about just how successful your year has been. Have you accomplished all your goals? Financial—perhaps you saved? Spiritual—maybe you are attending church and working on your path to enlightenment? But what about … Read more
It’s beyond challenging when you are in a relationship that’s unhealthy or toxic. It’s simply heartbreaking because these relationships do more harm than good. Sometimes, things get so bad that one of the few options you have is to emotionally detach from the person – whether it’s a toxic parent, child, family member, friend, colleague, or … Read more
When you hear about the trauma and abuse some people face in relationships, you might wonder, ‘How did it get to that point.’ Even those who’ve been through traumatic relationships can find it difficult to understand why they didn’t leave when they saw the first red flag. Truth be told, trauma is a complex phenomenon. … Read more
A relationship is a place of safety where you and your partner meet each other’s needs. When you are in a caring relationship, you learn to address your partner’s needs and ensure they feel satisfied, seen, and understood in the relationship. One of the most important aspects of a partnered relationship is the emotional needs … Read more
No matter whether you are young or more seasoned in life, everyone has experienced loneliness and isolation. At an early age, you may have been the kid always picked last when choosing teams to play sports. Seeing everyone being picked before you was a lonely feeling, and you were standing on an island of rejection … Read more
At the stable yard where I was a manager, there was one fellow horse owner who loved to hang over my stable door every afternoon and dump all of her problems on me, my horse, the floor, or the wall. She never seemed to care whether I was actively listening or whether I was part … Read more
Losing a mother is one of the worst things that can happen to you, especially if you are close to your mom. My mom not being there anymore is something I can’t quite wrap my head around, and I’m fortunate that my mom is still here for me (even though she’s chronically ill). But my … Read more
Being angry is a natural emotion that we will all feel. Really, you could look at it as a place we all find ourselves in at some time or another. The route that gets us to the place called anger varies by each person and circumstance because we all have different starting points on the road … Read more