There have been many conversations on this blog about changing selves and growth. Many factors contribute to change: environment, people, travel, pain, and emotions in general. But the focus has largely centered on the individual self and not as much on how change affects relationships as a result. I’m very aware of my own fluid change and shifting identity and Read more…
A post by Matt Borer, Ph.D. Check out his Tumblr here. All friendships can be put in three categories: Givers: Those that give to their friendship without taking much in return. Takers: Those that constantly take from the friendship without giving much in return. Givers and Takers or G & T’s: These are the balanced relationships in which there is Read more…
In previous posts, I have mentioned Karen Armstrong’s book Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life. In it, she discusses the importance of compassion. She suggests that, while everyone has the intrinsic ability to be compassionate, we must work hard to expand our capacity for it. While reading, I have been trying to pay attention to my own level of compassion. When does Read more…
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNj9cpvj-pU?rel=0] “Pretty women wonder where my secret lies. I’m not cute or built to suit a fashion model’s size But when I start to tell them, They think I’m telling lies. I say, It’s in the reach of my arms The span of my hips, The stride of my step, The curl of my lips. I’m a woman Phenomenally. Read more…
