With the New Year at hand we think in terms of goals of what we would like to accomplish in the coming 12 months. Maybe weight loss, traveling, a mission opportunity or something else. Frequently New Year’s resolutions focus on
Understanding the Context of our past influencing on relationship patterns
Last week we built the premise that during childhood we form answers to the questions “Am I loved?”, Am I wanted?” and “Is life ok?” (or am I safe?) What we learn from our environment at that age determines how
Is there a difference between Our Perception and Reality
As children we are taught by environment. We learn from our relationships and the world around us. Through this we form conclusions about ourselves like Am I loved? Am I wanted? Is life ok? Often children who are adopted
How to calm someone down; responding to anger by listening
When faced with an angry person we want to know How to calm someone down Anger ruffles our feathers – and makes us want to become angry too. I remember times during childhood when I was trying to express my
Mental and Emotional Stability
This morning I noticed my emotions seemed to be running high. I’m not sure why, whether stress or fatigue or just not feeling my best. BUT when I find my temper short and my tongue sharp I know something is