We often gather with our closest family and friends during the holiday time. And it just so happens that those relationships are often the most challenging ones, due to past or present impacts that you and your loved ones may have had on each other. Pain, judgments, and resentments can get in the way of […]
When someone goes through trauma or a high-needs situation — momentary, chronic, or terminal — not only is it hard on the person going through it, but it puts a strain on everyone trying to support and give care. So much so that caregiver burnout is literally a cliche in some circles. I first heard […]
Do you sometimes feel awkward about expressing a Thank You? Have you ever had the sense that the other person isn’t receiving your expression of gratitude in the way you meant it? During the holiday time there is an increased opportunity to give and receive gratitude with the people in your life. Expressing gratitude and […]
Ask yourself what you want, and then ask one of the following two questions: If you had that, then what would you have? If you had that, what would that give you? These two questions will take you deeper and deeper to universal human needs. Try it. And if you have any questions, enter them […]
In yesterday’s post I suggested volunteering locally or running for local office. Here’s a story from a time I did that, in which my high level of communication skills made a difference. The scenario I was appointed by our county government to serve on a committee creating a 20-year plan for the area in which […]