No man is an island. You’ve probably heard that phrase before. Yet, what does it mean? Can we possibly walk through this life by ourselves, without desiring to surround ourselves with others who care about us? Do we want to? We all have experienced difficult relationships at one time or … Read More
Yes…I mean No…
Within the realm of friendship, saying no can be difficult. Sometimes there are unspoken rules with friends and we find ourselves saying yes when we would really prefer to say no. Perhaps we are replicating dynamics of relationships with family members where the pattern of pleasing others carries itself over … Read More
Need help saying no?
**This is part 2 in our series on Boundaries…. Do you struggle with saying no? You are not alone. Clients often share how difficult it is saying no to family members. Sometimes the clash becomes cyclical as parents struggle with saying no to children and adult children struggle with … Read More
The challenging two letter word….
The word no is often a staple in most toddler’s vocabulary, while many adults have a very difficult time uttering this one syllable word. Why is it that for most of us the first word we learn to speak becomes the most difficult to articulate when we are adults? For … Read More
Interacting or Connecting?
We find ourselves constantly involved in people’s lives. Whether we’re working with them or whether they’re our family, we are continuously interacting with others. What makes the difference of merely interacting or truly connecting with someone? It begins with interest in them. So often, we encounter individuals in our associations … Read More
10 Steps to Forgiveness
Is there someone or something in your life that needs to be forgive? Here are some practical steps to help with the process. Forgiveness can take a while and is often a process rather than an event. Some of these steps might be harder than others, and there might be … Read More
“If you trust me with your time, I’ll spend it wisely.” –Andrew Peterson
I heard this quote in a song by the great writer Andrew Peterson, in his song Many Roads. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23OjHJCpPao When was the last time you stopped to evaluate your relationships with your friends, family and even co-workers? When you are sitting at your office or classroom, are you making the … Read More
“Don’t worry, I’ll hold your stuff…” –Cargo Shorts
I read this quote the other day and it made me pause to think about the fashion trend that landed somewhere in the early 90’s and has managed to hang around. Perhaps the popular men’s shorts are a little more than holding one’s wallet, keys, and anything else one can … Read More
Foundations for Friendship
Who is a true friend? What does it take to maintain friendships? Whom do you want as your friends? These are, or should be, some of the questions we ask ourselves to really know whom are our friends. We often experience life with many people around us. We choose certain … Read More