My girlfriend is in an abusive situation and I want her to move in with me
Q: My long-distance girlfriend and I plan on being together in college this year. Her parents are extremely overprotective. She comes from a low-income household and has an abusive father. … Continue reading
Affirmations: Reprogram your mind
Innate Happiness vs Happiness by Choice… Some people are naturally cheerful and upbeat no matter what. We’ve all met such people. If that is you, you are fortunate. For others, … Continue reading
Healing the wounded child within
There is a wounded child inside of us, the child who never got a chance to heal from the hurt it felt a long time ago. Children are highly impressionable … Continue reading
Why we get so disappointed in other people
Why Do We Get Disappointed in Other People? We get disappointed because we refuse to accept others as they are. We hold on to the view that they are supposed … Continue reading
How joy within can heal eczema
How I First Dealt with Eczema… For decades I suffered from eczema, an itchy skin disorder, on various parts of my body. I used prescribed as well as over-the-counter topical … Continue reading
My therapist verbally attacked me
Q: I am seeing a psychologist who seemed to be helping. She pointed out fears that I didn’t realize I held, so she seems brilliant. However, on my last visit … Continue reading
How can I go from being sad to happy?
Q: I am a 59 year-old woman who moved to Maui, Hawaii from the East Coast. I moved here to start a new life and to heal from a traumatic … Continue reading
Bend your mind to your will
Our minds are malleable. That means we can shape it according to our will. How do we know that? Have you ever enjoyed a certain food but now dislike it? … Continue reading
Are you seeking validation in ways that aren’t working?
We all seek validation. There are many ways of validating ourselves. The most common is through our individual roles in terms of our function at home, work, or relationships. In … Continue reading
Making sense of world events
We are bombarded by all kinds of bad news all the time. I’ve worked as a reporter for a newspaper before, and discovered firsthand that the mainstream media strives to … Continue reading
Pain without suffering
Can we experience pain without suffering? What is pain and what is suffering? Is there any difference? PAIN IS INFORMATION When we feel pain, we are informed of what is … Continue reading
I want to break up but I don’t want to be alone
Q: I have been wanting to break up with my boyfriend, but don’t seem to have the strength. We’ve been together for 5 years and this has come up again … Continue reading
New Year lesson: Are you creating good feelings?
Beloved Readers, Happy New Year! Let me ask you: What will 2011 be like for you? Can we possibly choose the type of year we wish to experience? Yes. We … Continue reading
Emotional payoffs
There is a payoff in everything we do. It is rare that we do something “just because.” So what is an emotional payoff? An emotional payoff is what we emotionally … Continue reading
My wife feels threatened by the positive change in me
Q: It has been a difficult year for me with my marriage. I was close to getting a divorce because of my jealous and controlling behavior, which forced me to … Continue reading
My friends disappoint me…am I expecting too much?
Q: I find myself getting fed up with people, especially my friends. I’m always there for them. When they call, I answer and listen to their problems. When they invite … Continue reading
My life looks great but why am I unhappy?
Q: I have a wonderful husband, a teenage son, and we live in a modest but nice home. I’m a pretty healthy 50-year-old. I have ups and downs like everyone … Continue reading
I’m suffering from panic and anxiety
Q: I’m suffering from panic attacks. It is stopping me from living a full life. It started with my car stalling and I got stranded. I had to wait for … Continue reading
I feel like a failure
Q: I feel like a total failure. I’ve been divorced twice and I’m not getting any younger. My kids are grown and doing their own thing. They live too far … Continue reading
I suffer from low self-esteem and insecurity
Q: This is my story……it is hard because I suffer from low-self esteem and insecurity. I have caused alot of pain in my marriage and now it is basically over. … Continue reading
I’m jealous and controlling
Q: I am jealous and controlling. My girlfriend has tried to leave me many times, and I’m afraid the next time she leaves, it will be for good. I love … Continue reading
I’m not happy unless I’m in a relationship
Q: I find that I’m not happy unless I’m dating or in a relationship. I’m bored and restless otherwise. Yet I’m not finding the right one and I feel lonely. … Continue reading
I’m dreading to work with this person
Q: I have to work with someone whose personality is very different from mine. We have had our differences in the past and I just try to avoid this person … Continue reading
Too many demands on me
Q: I am up to here in being a good mom. I want to make my children and husband happy. Then there’s my boss at work and people counting on … Continue reading
Should I apologize?
Q: A good friend of mine told me she was offended by what I did. The situation was not my fault, yet she is still angry and holds it against … Continue reading
I can’t stand idiots!
Q: I get frustrated when people are incompetent or they don’t have their facts straight. There are so many idiots around and I can’t stand having to tolerate them. I … Continue reading
Am I taking things too personally?
Q: I am sensitive and sometimes people will say something to me that will make me very angry. Then all I want to do is hurt them for hurting me. … Continue reading
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