Archive for the ‘Relationships’ Category


When Has Competition Gone Bad?

We live in a competitive world.  Competing can be a worthwhile endeavor.   It encourages the drive for excellence.   It has led to advances in science, from our walk on the moon, to the races for success in the business world.  The results leading to an advancement in our enjoyment of our personal living [...]

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What Communication Skills Are Important in Relationships

Jerry was a talkative and like-able guy.  Ever since grade school he was the class clown and involved in all school activities.  He was told many times by his teachers, if he could make money using his mouth, he’d be a millionaire. Fast forward 25 years.  Jerry has gotten a job in car sales.  He’s [...]

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Parents – What are We Teaching Our Children About Trust and Relationships?

Our lives revolve around the fulfilling relationships we create. We’ve all heard the quote, “no man is an island”. I believe this means we can’t happily exist all alone  in the world, without a connection to others. Building a connection to others is easy for some and incredibly difficult for others. What makes it so [...]

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The 3 Reasons People Don’t Forgive

There are many commonalities we all experience on this strange trip called life. Some are colored with warm sunny feelings and others are wrought with dark turbulent emotions. One of those things wrought with despair and guaranteed to keep us where we don’t want to be is to not forgive, ourselves or others. If the lack of forgiveness is dark and emotionally crippling, wouldn’t it make sense to forgive would add light to our lives? Divine, so to speak.

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The Dirty Little Secret About Hoarding

The subject of hoarding seems to be a hot topic these days. I can see why. Growing up with it in my family left me ashamed and confused. I didn’t want anyone to see the conditions I had been raised in. I was confused on how to deal with it. It was a dirty little secret I didn’t feel like I had any control over. How many people can relate to this?

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Relationships and the Speed Bumps in Life

Life can be a joyful ride.  It has many ups and downs.  There seems to be a couple of universal speed bumps.  They are money and relationships.  Two important things that have huge effect on our perception of our ride through life.  In relationships, a tough concept for some is that we teach people how [...]

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