Self-Esteem

When it is high, we reflect what we believe about others. When it is low, we reflect what we believe about others. Let me explain:  We are all confident, self-assured, and accomplished in various areas of our lives. We may be an accomplished artist, or actor,...

The Pursuit of Perfection

We live in a demanding world. A world that seems to require us to be chasing something all the time. This may be a better job, or a better car, or a better painting, or a better house. It wants us to move faster, be better, be smarter, have more stuff, be in touch...

It has Taken Me Years

It has taken me years to let go of the puritanical imprinting from my youth. It has taken me years to let go of the racism that I was raised with. It has taken me years to celebrate my intelligence rather than dumb myself down. It has taken me years to unbind...

How to Stop being a People Pleaser

Hailey Paige Magee, writes “In order to break the people pleasing pattern, we must learn how to sit with discomfort instead of reacting to it, including: The discomfort of others being unhappy with us.The discomfort of letting others handle their own problems...

Mansplaining Made Easy

When women talk about mansplaining it is not to piss the guys off – women can also mansplain – it is just a lot more prevalent with men. We bring it up because it is so tedious and hope that our mansplaining friend will learn something and perhaps become...

Walking on Eggshells

Do you have a friend or family member that makes you feel like you are constantly walking on eggshells? Do you mind what you say and how you speak to this individual? Do you often feel depleted after you’ve spent time with this person?  We often feel this...

Why Mainstream Religion doesn’t Work for Me

If you disapprove of having your religion questioned, don’t read any further. Please also be aware that I am not needing you to change your view of your religion. I’m simply expressing why religion doesn’t work for me. The very first thing that...

Pride Versus Humility

The dictionary says that pride is a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s own achievements. Humility on the other hand, is defined as the quality of having a modest or low view of one’s importance. A friend asked a question on...