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ARTArticleThe Value of Building a Values-Based EnterpriseThe country of Bhutan thinks differently. This country values happiness over productivity, as evidenced by their measurement of the Gross Domesic Happiness index. Recently, the Prime Minister of Bhutan, Jigme Thinley, pointed to the cause of the current economic crisis. His answer: "Greed, insatiable human greed."
What a contrast between values such as the pursuit of happiness (a value first espoused in the United States' Declaration of Independence) and greed!ARTArticleThere Is Nothing to Fear in ForgivenessAre you afraid of forgiveness? Do you believe that it will empower the other person to continue to hurt you and/or other people? Do you fear that forgiveness will make you give up your role as victim and lose the sympathy you get from others? Are you under the impression that forgiving will make you vulnerable to experiencing hurts similar to those you've experienced in the past?
These fears are flat out false.
Several of my coaching clients have declared something like this, "I can't forgive my ex-husband because I'm afraid he's going to do horrible things to me and the kids.ARTArticleThree Mistakes “Helicopter Parents” Make That Prevent Their Children from Growing UpThe term “helicopter parent” is a relatively new one in our culture, but the practice is quite prevalent. When a child leaves home (for college, for instance, or even ove
ight camp) the helicopter parent does exactly what the term implies --hovers. Helicopter parents usually have the best intentions-- to protect their children from life’s hardships and prepare them for adulthood--- but as with many other aspects of parenting, the results don’t always match the intentions.ARTArticleTop 5 Tips to Get Your Ex Girlfriend BackAre you in the midst of a break up? Fed up with constantly wondering, what she’s doing or who’s she’s with? Or perhaps you’re just tired of trying to get her back with no success.
Don’t worry, it is always possible to get her back, you just need to know and understand the right strategies. Follow these five tips and you’ll be on the right road to success, instead of being stuck on the roundabout.
Tip#1. Open Your Ears to What She Is SayingARTArticleTough Love in Christian MarriageI'm sure you know that God loves and forgives you unconditionally. But did you know that He expects you to extend that same love and forgiveness to your spouse unconditionally? Of course I knew that, you say. But do you really? Listen God loves us and forgives us daily when we disobey Him, when we don't trust Him, when we don't spend time with Him, and when we don't listen to Him.
Can you love your spouse when they don't behave in the manner you desire? I mean really love them without getting an attitude. Can you demonstrate love when you feel they're not listening to you?ARTArticleTrick Pony - Setting Expectations for Success Not FailureOver the years I have had so many parents so conce
ed with whether or not their child will actually perform in a recital, show, or program. "Miss Kim is going to teach a class full of 15 three year olds to do the same exact thing at the same exact time on a stage in front of an audience full of glaring parents???"... sound unrealistic? There is one very important difference... I expect them to do it. Never will you hear me say "she is not going to do it" or anything like that. Saying that is the start of the problem.ARTArticleTrouble With Adopted Kids in the Teen YearsWhen an adopted child enters the adolescent years and their thinking transfers from concrete to abstract, they might begin asking that unanswerable question, “Why did my mother give me up?” At a time that most kids are trying to “find themselves” and form a concept and understanding of who they are and who they are not, the adoption card in their deck of options is one that is a mystery and a source of confusion for most (confusion is not a problem, but how they display that confusion might present a problem).
The hard part of all of this is that this transition of thinking happensARTArticleWant to Save Your Marriage? Bring Back Some HumourWhen a marriage or relationship gets into trouble, one of the first things that happens is that the two people begin to lose their emotional connection. Communication becomes stressful and difficult. Each begins to question why they are in the marriage. As result, what connection there is can be quite negative. The relationship becomes all about trying to solve the problems in it. It can become filled with blame, anger and resentment.ARTArticleWays to Pick a Memorable First Date LocationA first date can be one of the most memorable experiences that one can cherish all their life. It is the time of your life which will be remembered forever, be it for the good or bad reasons. To make this first date experience more memorable both for yourself and your partner, it is best to pick a place where both of you can enjoy. People go on a date only after they get to know about each other to a certain extent, which means that they have a fair idea of each others preferences and interests. This enough should be more than enough to know which place will be perfect for both of you.ARTArticleWeathering a Financial Crisis That’s Close to HomeAn unfortunate reality of difficult economic times is that layoffs and cutbacks become business as usual. And economic crisis or unemployment can throw even the best functioning families into emotional turmoil as nothing before it has.ARTArticleWhat Is Emotional Dependency?Are you emotionally dependent? You might want to go through this checklist.
__I cannot feel lovable and worthy without another's approval.
__I need a lot of attention from certain people to feel that I am okay.
__I don't trust my own feelings. I need others' to validate my feelings.
__I am afraid of rejection. I isolate, or try to be perfect, or agree with others, or give myself up, or shut down, and/or do many other things to avoid rejection.
__I am afraid to be alone.
__I often feel empty inside.
__I am often anxious around others.ARTArticleWhat is Tantra?True Shivaic Tantra is part of an ancient Spiritual practice, which elevated sexuality to a sublime meditative state. The sexual aspect was only part of a bigger experience. Some sources date Indian Tantric origins up to 3000 or more years ago. It generally is not practiced openly and has been underground for hundreds of years. It was Goddess based and the feminine reigned supreme. Some scholars and spiritual teachers express resentment at the adulteration, which has occurred in the West's interpretation of a complex spiritual practice our culture cannot fully understand.ARTArticleWhat's the Tone of Your Home?Parents play a lead role in setting the overall tone in their families. Parents whose overall tone tends to be negative often have homes filled with stress and tension. While parents who take a more positive approach create calmer, happier homes.
A Home Filled with Tension
One mom told me about all the stress in her home. One of her three sons was doing very poorly in school. She and her husband were constantly nagging Joe to do his homework although it didn't seem to help much.ARTArticleWhen Jealousy Visits Your RelationshipPractically everyone whose been in a serious romantic relationship with all of the deliciously intense and passionate feelings that go with it, have at one time or another experienced jealousy, which is really the fear that ---to some degree--- your partner is not being exclusive to you either physically or emotionally. But it’s what you do with your feelings of jealousy that can bring you closer together or ultimately tear your relationship apart.ARTArticleWhen Should You Discuss the "R" Word--Relationship?For many men (and women) it seems the word, relationship has become a “bad” word. Remember when you were in grade school, worried about getting caught using one of George Carlin’s “7 Words You Can Never Say on Television?” These words were loaded. You discussed them with your friends. You questioned their meaning. You practiced saying them, hoping you wouldn’t get caught, or that you had enough zeal, zest behind each one so that the syllables would roll off your tongue easily. Flawlessly.
And in this same way, I hear women questioning the use of the “r” word.ARTArticleWhen Someone Rejects You, Who Are They Rejecting?The fear of rejection is a huge issue in relationships. For some, the fear is so huge that it stops them from being in a relationship. For others, it plagues them throughout their relationships and causes much anxiety.
Rejection is a part of life, and learning to lovingly manage it is very important to our wellbeing.
To help you learn to move beyond the fear of rejection, I would like to help you see who a person is rejecting when they reject you. Are they rejecting your wounded self or your core Self?ARTArticleWhen Your Relationship is Rocky, Look Right at Your ExpectationsOne of the best ways to think of a relationship on the rocks is to reflect on your expectations for your relationship. What are they? What is it that you really want from your partner? What could your partner do now that would — from your point of view — make the relationship work again? Make a comprehensive list, and pay special attention to what you now recognize your unique issues to be.ARTArticleWho Do You Want To Be This Christmas?Christmas is almost here and you get to decide who you want to be.
I don't mean if you want to be Santa Claus. I mean what kind of person do you want to be? Do you want to be a person who chooses your actions according to your fears of rejection, of getting hurt, of ridicule, or of being taken advantage of? Or do you want to be a person who chooses your actions from your deep desire to be a kind, loving, caring person?ARTArticleWho is the Inspirational Leader in Your Organization? Could it Be You?Who is the inspirational leader in your organization? A company needs just one focal person to bear the flag, as a Civil War flag bearer would ride in front of a cavalry unit, showing the way into battle with a symbol of pride. Employees long to work for organizations in which there is a purpose bigger than just a paycheck, where employees are appreciated, and where managers care about them as people. They need an inspirational leader.ARTArticleWhy are Partners UnfaithfulWhy are Partners Unfaithful
Over the years I have been asked “Why did he/she do it” below are reasons that partners make the choice to go outside the marriage. This is a list of 13 of the most common reasons that people go outside of the marriage for an affair is not a justification, it is intended to shed some light on what is going on with the unfaithful partner.
1. They are conflict avoiders and have a hard time expressing themselves
2. They feel unheard
3. They feel neglected
4. They are angry at their spouse
5. They are bored with the relationship
6.ARTArticleWhy Are You Still Single?Why Are You Still Single Jo"?
I can still remember cringing at being asked that question by well meaning friends and family members and my response really depended on my hormones and how I felt about being single at the time.
For the most part, those that know and love us, ask from good intentions. They think we are just awesome and can’t understand why we are still single but it can still feel as if we are being told there must be something wrong with us.ARTArticleWhy Relationships Are A Test Of Endurance, Not Speed.As an Intuitive & Tarot Counselor who specializes in love and relationships I am presented with a host of relationship questions and requests asking for relationship advice. I have been asked on more than a thousand occasions about when a relationship should evolve to “the next phase”.
Sometimes they have been involved for a long time without seeing things progress and sometimes they are just meeting someone and are wondering whether it’s worth their time but in either situation, they tend to place emphasis on the pace and direction the relationship will take.ARTArticleYour Relationship is in Trouble: Has Your Partner Changed or Just Your View of Then Vs. Now?The title of a great and popular old Off-Broadway play captures one of the most common sentiments I've seen when working with distressed couples: I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change.rARTArticle"Meet Your Man 2013 Challenge" Day #1 - Get Some Serious Mojo Going in the Self-Love Department!Aloha Dignity Daters, and welcome to the “Meet Your Man 2013 Challenge – 3 Steps to Tell the Difference Between a Player and the Guy Who Is Looking For Love!” Woot to the Woot Woot!
Here’s the deal: 2013 is the year of a new you. If you’re over falling for the same types of men and feel like your relationships in 2012 (and prior) always seem to be going nowhere fast, then the New Year is the best time to take a fresh approach! Forget “The Rules”. Say goodbye to your go-to date on a lonely Saturday night: work. And challenge yourself to meet your man in 2013.rARTArticle"Meet Your Man 2013 Challenge" Day #2 - Ramp Up Your Feminine Sex Appeal without Being Slutty!Aloha Dignity Daters, and welcome to day two of the "Meet Your Man 2013 Challenge: 3 Steps to Tell the Difference Between a Player and the Guy Who is Looking For Love!"
If you're still with us it means you are ready for the next step in the "Super Me" Meet Your Man Challenge! You should applaud yourself for being here, and for being brave and bold in the New Year. If you continue to follow these three simple steps, you will be on your way to a new and improved you, easily able to attract (and recognize) the quality man who is truly looking for love.ARTArticle"Meet Your Man 2013 Challenge" Day #3: Honing Your Dating Savvy - Get Any Man to Pursue YouAloha Dignity Daters, and welcome to the final day of the “Meet Your Man 2013 Challenge – 3 Steps to Tell the Difference Between a Player and the Guy Who is Looking for Love!”
Today’s challenge, along with The Super Me 14-Day Challenge, is going to put you exactly where you need to be to find your man in 2013.
And the final step of the “Meet Your Man Challenge” is…
Step Three: Honing Your Dating Savvy – Get Any Man to Pursue YouARTArticle*** Emotional Dependency vs. Emotional FreedomWhat is Emotional Dependency?
Lydia consulted with me because her relationship with her husband, Andrew, was falling apart. Andrew had moved out, stating that he could no longer tolerate Lydia's neediness and constant pull on him to make her feel loved and secure.
Now that they were separated, Lydia's emotional dependency was getting even worse. She was deeply addicted to Andrew making her feel better, if only through a brief text message.ARTArticle*** Giving Up: Have You Given Up on Yourself?"I feel like giving up," Emma told me in our first phone session. "I've worked and worked on myself and I'm still miserable. I've had years of therapy and I still feel unbearably depressed. Nothing is working."
"It sounds to me like you are abandoning yourself."ARTArticle*** It's All About Love!What is life REALLY all about? It's all about love!
But what does this mean?
Most people, when thinking about love, think about BEING LOVED. But, as an adult, the deeper soul's journey is not about being loved - it is about BEING LOVING. For small children, the main focus is on being loved, ...ARTArticle*** Letting Go Of A Sugar AddictionHave you tried unsuccessfully to heal a sugar addiction? Here's how!
Are you sugar addicted? You are not alone!