Kelly Samson of My Empowered World writes: Julie felt like she was cold and alone in a dark and stormy ocean. It felt like she was desperately treading water and each new wave threatening to take her last breath away. She frantically tried to stay afloat but the more she struggled the more it felt…
An NPR podcast explored what happens when people respond to situations in ways that are completely unexpected. A perfect example of this was an incident that occurred at a backyard dinner party in Washington, D.C. Suddenly, a man with a gun showed up and demanded money otherwise he was going to shot. As the situation…
Judith Orloff of AwakeningPeople.com writes: In my practice and workshops I’m struck by how many sensitive people come to me wanting a long term soul mate. Personally, I can relate to this Yet, despite online dating services, expensive match-makers, friend fix-ups, and blind dates, they still remain single. Or else they’re in relationships but feel…
Dealing with toxic family members is never an easy task. Since they are family, it’s only a matter of time before you see or hear from them. Just the thought of knowing that a confrontation is on its way is discouraging. It doesn’t have to be daunting, you can’t control how people treat you in…
Maintaining a relationship is not an easy task, especially if you have been with the same person for several years. Although many people find it difficult to make things more enjoyable and exciting, some of us know how to make it work. The people who know how to make it work share a few key…
Writer, Scarlet Amor wrote an article that went viral, as a sarcastic parody to poke fun at all of the “5 signs” and “evolved man” blogs. The article was intended to honor the men who are “doing the work” as she puts it, and to remind us that we are all a work in progress.…
In order to have more successful relationships, you have to stop expecting certain things from people. You must understand, that everyone has different views and thoughts that won’t always match yours. David Wolfe came up with a great list of things to stop expecting from others. 1. Stop Expecting Them to Do the “Right Thing”…
Lauren Meeks of Tiny Buddha writes: “No friendship is an accident.” –O. Henry, Heart of the West Recently I was telling a friend how grateful I was that she had initiated a get-together. “No one ever reaches out to me,” I complained. “I feel like I am the one driving all of my relationships.” “Well,”…
Lindsey Shaffer of David Wolfe writes: Friends often seem like your whole world when we are younger. Especially in today’s age of technology, kids, teens and 20-somethings are constantly in communication, texting, talking on the phone, tweeting, writing on each others Facebook walls and hanging out through photo proof on Instagram. As people get older,…