Hope is important because it can make the present moment less difficult to bear. If we believe that tomorrow will be better, we can bear a hardship today. ~ By Thich Nhat Hanh I disagree with this statement. It panders too much to the stickiness that lies behind hope. The longing for a future that may […]
Embarrassment As Motivation
There’s nothing wrong with telling close friends what you hope to do, as they would more than likely offer support and encouragement, but telling everyone, in my opinion, is a bad idea.
Living Life Like A Movie
Life is like a movie and we all have our roles. We all engage in this this every day, whether or not we are consciously aware of it. There are negative and positive effects of all this acting on both an individual and collective level.
Minute to Freedom #49: Call Someone
Today let’s talk about calling someone. Have you ever felt like you had things on your mind, and didn’t know what to do about it?
The Journey of Gentleness
I am learning to be gentle. Quite a journey for this strong black woman. I was gentle with babies and children, perhaps puppies. Adults were another matter. We should know better, we should get over it, we should toughen up and take control of ourselves and our situations. I was just as tough (or tougher) […]
Minute to Freedom #48: Finding Hope
At times adult children of alcoholics feel stuck and with little hope – like things are not good, and going to stay that way.
Minute to Freedom #47: Peripheral Vision
Today let’s talk about peripheral vision. Have you ever looked intently at a problem, but find yourself no closer to solving it?
Minute to Freedom #46: Being Transparent
Today let’s talk about being transparent. Have you ever felt like you were being one person at home and another in public?
The Amazing – 9/11 BOATLIFT
I had never heard this incredible part of the 9/11 story. Narrated by Tom Hanks, it illustrates how true it is that humans are at their best when things are at their worst.
Minute to Freedom #45: People Pleasing
Today let’s talk about people pleasing. Have you ever found yourself doing things you didn’t want to do, just so others would like you?
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