half the battle
What a metaphor, “battle.” Not what I want to think of when I think of relationships, but the phrase came to my mind when I was thinking about getting from here to ther
noise
If my mind doesn’t go out to disturb the noise, the noise won’t disturb me. – Ajahn Chah, from A Heart Full of Peace, by Joseph Goldstein
walking
Paul: “I guess what I’m trying to say is that – these people come to me – they want me to fix their problems. And the truth is, I think all I can do is just – wal
talking
Paul: “I’m sorry I let you down. I wish I could solve all your problems, Oliver. But I just – I can’t. But one thing I can do, is–is–is talk with you, about
attachment vs differentiation and communication skills
Will “validation of someone else’s feelings” interfere with that other person’s spiritual growth and foster a dependent sense of self? Will it “reinfo
once a week
Some therapists insist that folks come once a week. Good reasons, too. To keep momentum. To stay involved and effective. But I’m for whatever works. But I’m noticing th
4 questions 1 decision
Casey Truffo got these questions from Andrea Lee. Below, I’m quoting Casey verbatim, who is partly quoting Andrea, but I changed one word. From business to relationship. 1. W
be nice
When a couple left the other night, I asked them to please “be compassionate towards each other; be nice to each other.”
don’t be nice – be real
That’s the title of a book by Kelly Bryson. I really do admire his work and perspective. And then I read this quote in Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah, by Ri
fortune cookie
Today I cracked open the cookie and read these words: A good laugh and a good cry both cleanse the mind The back says: “LEARN CHINESE – ” and the word is: Today a