“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” Maya Angelou Transformation as a Biological Imperative The butterfly is a symbol of transformation, but a transformation not easily
“Humility is the surest sign of strength.” Thomas Merton Humility has had a bad rap. It is often seen as being spineless or holier-than-thou or phony. What I am talking about, however, is the real-deal humility, which comes from a
“'Mad' is a term we use to describe a man who is obsessed with one idea and nothing else.” Ugo Betti We humans seem to have a tendency toward obsession. We fixate upon, over-do and over-use and misuse almost anything
“I know what I want. And I want it now. I want [it] 'cause I'm Mr. Vain.” Culture Beat song In moments of desperation, we want an immediate answer to a vexing question or relief from an unbearable situation. We
“There is no water as deep as denial” Anonymous But denial of what? Usually reality or at least our perception of it. In other words, denying the way things are, the things we cannot change. Things like the weather, other
They say, when life throws you curve ball, that you just need to make the best of a bad situation. Well, I don’t know about you, but I seem to have a talent for making the worst of almost any
I was recently asked, "I'm in a relationship with someone who seems to be emotionally unavailable. Can I get him to change?" Here is my response. It’s important to be clear about what you mean by “emotionally unavailable” as
“Remember, stress is what makes a tree strong enough to sustain the wear and tear that it will face later in life.” Anupum Pant Ever watch a tree bend in the wind? As you watch, you might wonder if the
Contemplating our identity is not an uncommon thing. We wonder, who are we really beyond our body, our thoughts, our emotions and beyond our ascribed roles in life? We wonder, is there something more, something more profound within us
The issue is that your lover won't "commit" to the relationship. But the term "commit" can be confusing. So, let’s begin by briefly exploring what it means to “commit” as it relates an intimate relationship as it can mean different
