The ego is the me, myself and I in each of us, meaning that our ego provides us with a sense of identity. Additionally: The ego helps us to ascertain our self-worth and personal power; The ego assists us to
“I’m feeling much better now that I’ve given up hope.” Zen Comic Nearly everyone touts the value of staying hopeful in troubled times – personal, local and global. I’ve been trying to keep my chin up now for decades and
"My partner is loving but behaves rather immaturely. What should I do? Should I leave or go?" Here is my answer… Immaturity can be defined in any number of ways, for example it can refer to a person who is
In troubled times, we may wish to see that Shining Light on the Hill – you know, the light that shows us the way, that comforts us, that reassures us that we are not alone. And yes. One day we
"Paths are made by walking", wrote Franz Kafka. Or as the poet Antonio Machado said, “There is no way. The way is made by going.” For me that means that are no pre-made paths in life. Or, at least if
“I was burned out from exhaustion, buried in the hail and blown out on the trail… ‘Come in,’ she said, ‘I'll give ya shelter from the storm.’ “ Bob Dylan There are times when we need to be shielded from
“The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift.” Albert Einstein Intuition is a real thing. Scientists tell us that
“It’s my way or the highway!” Vince Lombardi, Football Coach In times of uncertainty, doubt and fear, our self-will takes over. In these moments, we believe that the only thing that will make it all okay (or for it all
“Aren’t you tired of needing things from those who are incapable of providing the things you need” R.H. Sin, Algedonic Some romantic relationships have a very low chance of surviving beyond weeks or months because the other party is
“Just a reminder: feelings are not facts! However, they are strong and they matter… “ Elizabeth Sockolov Mostly the notion that “Feelings aren’t facts” makes a lot of sense, especially when we are caught up in our ruminations and their
