The Black Cat: Breaking the Spell of Fear
When his wife said, “I thought you liked kitties,” it broke the “spell” of fear. They were able to laugh together, transforming the moment t
The Value of Loss
Loss is a normal part of life. All impact us in painful and, for a time, negative ways. Even so, there is value to be found in the loss of s
The Value of Silence in Relationships
I propose that silence is an essential part of communicating. Without the ability to be silent and to tolerate silence, there cannot be effe
The Value of Crying
An evolutionary biologist named Dr. Oren Hasson suggests that crying is a highly-evolved behavior. Tears “give clues and reliable informati
The Value of Being Overwhelmed
The characters and stories from Lost in Space are a great tool to remind you of the positive things that feeling overwhelmed can do for us.
The Value Of Being Selfish
There is a second kind of selfishness that I call “loving-selfish”. Loving-selfish takes your self into consideration: what you need and w
The Value of Being Excluded
Exclusion also has great value. As with many painful experiences, it also offers an opportunity to learn more about ourselves, if we know w
7 Ways to Develop Emotional Intelligence
Empathy, compassion, listening, self-awareness and the awareness of others are vital skills needed to be emotionally intelligent.
How to Survive and Thrive in Life
It is not easy to accept the reality of the difficulties of life, but if we can do so, then there are ways we can make life easier for ourse
Lessons On Hope From the Book Thief
Where do we get our hope and find love in life, especially in the hard and painful times? We have to make a story of hope and love out of th