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ARTArticleThe Steps to Forgiveness"Forgiveness involves letting go and surrender of judgment and condemnation. With compassion, we can help others become aware of their divine nature and become lovers instead of haters. Most of all, we must not forget to forgive ourselves. We can give up the victim mentality and become victors instead. If we look through our spiritual eyes, we can stop judging and truly forgive. If we stop resisting life so much, we will stop feeling like a victim and creating a life of drama where we constantly need to forgive.ARTArticleUsing Mindfulness Meditation to Heal Grief and DespairI had the opportunity to work with the practices of mindfulness meditation after my beloved cat and soul companio Lily died. After experiencing Lily’s death, I had a fleeting urge to go unconscious – sleep, eat, drink wine, whatever. As a grief counselor and mindfulness meditation ...ARTArticleYou're Wrong is *Not* the Secret of Success. Part 1 in the Disagreements seriesDo you disagree with other people much of the time? This is not to ask if you're generally disagreeable, that's a separate question for some other point in time. The Negativity of Disagreements Whenever you find yourself disagreeing with what someone else is saying, or with one of their beliefs, you have several choices.ARTArticleAm I Codependent?If you are looking for codependency information then you may have noticed that the definition of codependent can imply many different behaviors and symptoms. The essence of the codependent definition is that a person will demonstrate excessive caring, to the point that it is inappropriate or ...ARTArticleAre Codependency Traits Negative?This is an interesting question, because there are some mental health professionals, as well as family heads, that believe codependency is a myth and that there is nothing wrong with “excessive care.” The belief is that while some people may find overbearing family members or friends troubling, ...ARTArticleCan Codependent Behavior be Treated with Medication?Codependent behavior is not actually classified as a disorder by most doctors or the medical association. It is listed as a group of behaviors that are maladaptive. This indicates that the codependent person ignores the problem, such as stressful thoughts and circumstances, and attempts to ...ARTArticleCan Contributing to Others Help You?I went for a wonderful long walk to Bal Harbour shops along the East coast of Miami, which incidentally includes a nudist beach, this morning. It was bright, sunny and warm to the delight of the other walkers, runners, cyclists, beach goers, tramps, and lifeguards. By the time I had arrived at my destination my half a liter bottle of spring water had finished. After my three and a half miles hike though I decided that a cup of coffee and small snack was a well deserved treat; especially as these shops were out of my reach and class.ARTArticleChildren and Grief: A Story of Trauma, Abuse and GrowthIn my work with grieving children and adolescents, it is important for me to keep in mind that the child’s age and stage of development at the time of the loved one’s death will strongly influence the ways in which the child reacts and adapts to the loss. An understanding of the child’s ...ARTArticleCodependency: Don't Lose Yourself in OthersCodependency can often cause individuals to lose themselves in their relationships. They ignore their own feelings, needs and problems. Instead, they choose to obsess over the person that they "love." They are obsessed with the other person's feelings and needs. Although you would think that ...ARTArticleCoping with Codependent ParentsParents want what is best for their children. If a mother and father do their best to raise their child, offering strong guidance and attentive parenting, then it is a job well done. However, letting go of that parental authority can be a challenge, particularly when the child grows into a ...ARTArticleDealing with Depression and StressChronic depression is a different state of mind than just the “blues”, which people of all ages must learn how to deal with. Stress and unhappiness are caused by physical or emotional stimuli. However, the average person can feel temporarily depressed and then return to a relatively stable ...ARTArticleDo You Check Out What They Say? How do You Decide? Part 2 in the Approach to Life seriesHow do you Make Up your Mind? How do you make up your mind? Do you think things though for yourself? Or do you look at the person suggesting an idea, and ask yourself how well-known or how famous they are? Do you assume that their success in acting, or singing, or whatever makes them an instant expert in everything? Do you assume that becoming famous - or speaking convincingly - also makes them an expert in economics? Or do you check to see if they have both expertise and experience in the ideas they are promoting?ARTArticleHealing Codependency In and Outside the HomeUnderstanding codependency characteristics first involves understanding where this behavior comes from. Like any pattern of behavior, codependency is learned from family members. Codependency is a survival characteristic, one that is used as a coping mechanism with stressful situations. Much ...ARTArticleHelp with Recovery and AddictionRecovery is a term used in reference to illness and injury. In like manner, recovery can refer to a process of returning to health from a mental disorder or substance dependence. A recovery model is often used for addiction recovery, and stresses principles of hope, supportive relationships, ...ARTArticleHelp! I'm Stuck In ADD OverwhelmMost AD/HD adults know the feeling of overwhelm. It’s that place we go to when we’ve overextended ourselves, when we’re multi-tasking and having trouble keeping up or when stress gets the better of us, and more. Maybe you recall that old expression, “Stop the world, I want to get off ”. It goes ...ARTArticleIs Teen Drug Abuse and Alcoholism Reaching Crisis Proportions?The frightening part about teenage alcoholism and teenage drug abuse, is how young the kids today are that are becoming addicted. Seeing kids of 11-13 in rehab centers being treated for addiction is not unusual It's not easy being a teenager. Trying to fit in, make sense of yourself and the ...ARTArticleIs Their Approach Viable? Do They Make Sense or No Sense? Part 3 in the Approach to Life seriesAre you cautious about what other people want you to believe, do you take what they say with a large pinch of salt? The secret of success is to check out its viability, explore their motivation, and wonder if they're trying to mislead you before making up your mind. If it sounds too good to be true, then it usually is! Does what they say make any sense?ARTArticleLooking for Codependent Help on the Web?Before seeking help with conquering codependency, you must first understand the condition and identify if you really have a problem with it. Codependency is defined as a group of behaviors related to the idea of excessive care taking. While loving someone too much should not be reason for ...ARTArticleRunning Late AgainHave you noticed that, like other ADD adults, you are routinely 5-10 minutes late for work, appointments, and most other scheduled events? It’s not that you intend to be late. You just simply got lost and distracted in time. Let’s face it — ADD Adults generally have a poor concept of time. We ...ARTArticleSigns of CodependencyWhat is codependent behavior? When you try to define codependent you may see many definitions that essentially refer to the same problem: an excessive caring for another person that borders on psychological obsession. Is there such a thing as a person being too caring? Don’t all people desire ...ARTArticleThe Drawbacks to Being Cynical. Part 4 in the Approach to Life seriesIs being cynical the best approach to life? Does it beat being either skeptical or gullible? Being cynical is a very negative way to approach your life. A cynic focuses on the problems rather than the benefits, sees what could go wrong and says no. He tends to reject things and experiences he doesn't know about in advance. You can change your life by seeing that, until you've experienced something, how can you know anything about it? So cynicism will steer you clear of what's new and exciting.ARTArticleThe Gullible are Positive, but Can Be Deceived. Part 5 in the Approach to Life seriesIf the cynical stance is not the best approach to life, then does being gullible give better results? Being gullible is the complete opposite of cynicism. Here you're very positive about what might happen in the future. You may not know much if anything about it, but you subscribe to the view that people are generally good, they won't do anything to harm you. Being gullible will certainly get you into some exciting situations, but can have adverse rather than beneficial consequences. Do Politicians Take Advantage of the Gullible?ARTArticleEveryone Wins when you Follow these Two Strategies. Part 5 in the Bad Mood seriesYet more strategies to improve your state and overcome a bad mood. Inspire a Good Mood in Another It only takes one person to initiate a bad mood which can then affect everyone around them. A single determined person may also inspire a good mood in others. You can change your life by inspiring another, which in turn helps inspire you - a virtuous circle.ARTArticleHow do You Make Up your Mind? Part 1 in the Approach to Life seriesYour Approach to Life What's your approach to life? Do you first ensure that something is plausible? Are you generally gullible, cynical or skeptical? You can be gullible, say yes and accept something without question. You can be cynical, say no and reject it without checking it out. Or you can be skeptical: you'll change your life by withholding judgement until you've investigated the matter and have the necessary information and experience to make up your own mind. The Drawbacks ARTArticleMadness, Mania & MiraclesOver the Edge and Back As I reached my early twenties, I fell off a cliff. Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and given a life sentence of mental illness and medication, my great potential I’d heard so much about growing up seemed to all but disappear right before my eyes. Over a five year ...ARTArticlePractice Safe StressAh, to be stress free and self assured. We need to be as close to that as we can so that we can think and perform at our best in any situation. The negative consequences of stress on our emotional state can influence how others perceive us. When we are faced with a stressful situation, oh let’s ...ARTArticleThe Secret to Improving your State. Part 2 in the Bad Mood seriesIf money or your economic circumstances are getting you down, then start by realizing that, in Dan Hannan's succinct phrase: You cannot spend your way out of recession or borrow your way out of debt.* This applies to governments just as it does to companies and individuals. Of course, governments also reduce your wealth not just with taxes, but also by depreciating the value of your money: this is general inflation, nowadays euphemistically and misleadingly called quantitive easing!ARTArticleThe Tao of Our Economic CrisisWorld Tai Chi & Qigong Day will expand across hundreds of cities in over 65 nations and all 50 US states soon. It may offer something that can profoundly benefit our national and global economy. How? The Chinese character for “crisis” is made up of two other characters, “danger,” and ...ARTArticleThe Value of Being Positive. Part 3 in the Bad Mood Strategies seriesWhy Make the Effort? Why spend the time to come up with bad mood strategies to get yourself into a good mood in the first place? You're busy doing what you're doing and such pre-emptive planning can take a significant amount of time and energy.ARTArticleThrough The Energy Portal: Living IntentionallyIn a dream last night I was visited by Ronnie Raben, who walked with me through a landscape of towering trees and exquisite flowers. Our world was enveloped by an aquamarine sky. We eventually came to a cluster of trees where we sat and began to talk. I marveled at the brilliance of life and ...

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