Consider the following scenario: you and your neighbor engage in a political discussion. After a few moments, it becomes apparent that the two of you have serious disagreements about the upcoming presidential elections. Being equally as passionate about your positions, the debate quickly becomes heated. You, a more confident narrator, have more specific points to […]
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Inspired Communication
The purpose of communication is so individuals can freely share their ideas, feelings, thoughts, and needs with one another as a means of better understanding themselves and the situation at hand. However it can present a unique set of challenges for several reasons: 1) As children we are not typically taught how to communicate – […]
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The Illusion of Anger
I sent out an email about my upcoming show, The Illusion of Anger, and was met with an angry response. “Anger is NOT an illusion! People die from anger!” he wrote. I am well aware of that. However, that is not the illusion I’m speaking of. According to Webster’s dictionary, anger is a feeling of […]
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Anger: The Bigger Picture
Have you ever found yourself in a situation that was somewhat confusing, uncomfortable or perhaps even dangerous? Sometimes it’s hard to understand why things happen or why we must participate in particular activities. We don’t often understand why certain people enter our lives or why they leave. “Living in the moment” is a wonderful philosophy […]
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Just Say “No” To Drama
It seems as though one cannot make it through an entire day without drama popping up somewhere. Whether at work, in the news, or within our own homes, we are constantly surrounded with chaos and crisis. While some seem to thrive on it, others avoid it like the plague. Not all drama is harmful. Like […]
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Twisted Tongue: When Others Manipulate Your Words
Effectively communicating with others can present enough challenges without the added issue of one who twists and distorts your words. Below is a transcript of a recent conversation I had with someone (who refers to himself as a member of the black race) on facebook. He posted the controversial chant “Black Lives Matter” in an […]
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3 Keys to Anger-Free Life
Have you been upset about an issue that seems to make no sense and asked yourself, “Why did I get so angry over something that was relatively minor?” Oftentimes, our response is triggered not by the present issue but from an alternative source. Odd as it may seem, the past and future can hold the […]
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Grief, Healing and Wholeness
Elizabeth Kubler-Ross defined the five stages of grief in her 1969 book, On Death and Dying. Grief is a deeply personal process and each individual experiences it on their own terms. Some may endure all five stages, others only a portion; some progress in a seemingly reasonable period of time, for others the process is […]
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How to Find Inner Peace
No matter where you go in life, you’ll find that humans share similar goals: we are all seeking happiness, success, good health, wealth, and love. Some are fortunate to acquired some or all of them. And yet as quickly as we obtain them we can lose them or they can disappoint and hurt us. You […]
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The “OK” Solution to Criticism
We live in a harsh and judgmental world where people are quick to point out the faults and imperfections of others yet seem oblivious to their own. Some misguided souls believe they have a moral obligation and civil duty to help you to be a better person by telling you what a failure you really […]
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