May 17, 2006
Safety is a prerequisite for all healthy relationships. If you are using physical violence against someone in anger, that person is not safe. Intense anger acted out physically will break a connection instantly. Being angry is a human emotion that all of us feel at...
May 8, 2006
In a recent post I talked about step one of “Changing me, Changes we”: if we don’t like what we’re getting, then we need to look at what we’re giving. Today I’m going to talk about step two: looking at what we’re accepting. Sometimes I’m blown...
May 3, 2006
Integrity requires that you live your values moment to moment; not just speak them. If you can’t act upon your words, then don’t say them. I believe acting with integrity means acting with honor and authenticity. Acting with honor requires that we do the right thing...
Apr 23, 2006
In one of my recent posts I emphasized the concept of “Changing Me, Changes We.” Today I’m going to begin to filter that out a bit. Because “changing me” is such a broad concept, I’ve decided to break it down into two vital parts: changing what we’re giving and...
Mar 29, 2006
Speaking your truth is a wonderful gift. Be truthful in a compassionate, honoring way. Don’t hide it, sugar-coat it, or deny it. Just tell it. This cornerstone alone will transform your relationships. I’m amazed at how often people don’t speak their truth in...
Mar 24, 2006
Rage from a parent destroys a child’s soul. It infuses children with shame, fear, depression, and often more rage. Children raised in homes where anger is out of control, learn that love hurts. This sets them up for a lifetime of relationship struggles, much...
