Depression is the most prominent psychological disorder in the western world. Depression originates as a socially driven condition. In the U.S. about 10 million people suffer from significant depression each year and the numbers are increasing substantially. In 2014 depression was 24% greater than it was in 1999. People born since 1945 are 10 times more likely toRead more
childhood wounding
Having A Problem
OK, so somebody says something hurtful and it stings. Your feelings get bent out of shape and you fall into a downward spiral. Maybe you deal with the other person, maybe you don’t, but eventually you pull yourself together and find a way to keep going in spite of the offense. In any case, your focus is goingRead more
Playing Small Ball
When you were a child you lived in a narrow world comprised almost entirely of your parents, grandparents and perhaps an occasional aunt or uncle. That was about it. For good or ill, this narrow world shaped your existence. It determined your values, behaviors and beliefs. Whether you agreed with your parents or rebelled against them, their worldRead more
Saying "YES" to Life
What would make your life better? More money? More hours in the day? A better relationship? Better sex? Some sex? A better house? A maid? Time to relax and meditate? Less stress? A new job? Typically people look outside themselves for answers, but you’re not likely to win the lottery anytime soon, and since Prince Charming has alreadyRead more
Childhood
When presented with the opportunity to be compassionate, we often hold back. We go as far as we can, but we are often unable to love freely and openly. We become anxious and afraid. We fear that if we open our hearts we might be rejected. Why do we feel this way? Where does that come from? TheRead more