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Month January 2014

Focus on the future, not the past

When I was little, I used to sit on the floor and watch my Grandma sew.  She’d guide the fabric with expert skill until pieces of cloth became dresses that would rival those hanging in fancy stores.  But, what was… Continue Reading →

Anger can be managed

Anger and I are old friends.  I remember once I was doing a panel discussion several years ago about what motivates and informs my writing and I answered without even thinking, “Anger.”  At the time, it was a true statement. … Continue Reading →

We all have a lot to lose

It seems to me that many times people seek help when they are faced with loss.  Then, they see value in the situation and realize that change is needed to keep the source of value. For example, when a married… Continue Reading →

"Bad" behaviors don't define a person

When it comes to treatment, one of the first exercises I put clients through is to attempt to distinguish between shame and guilt.  It’s critical to me that they dig deep and think about the differences between the two emotions. … Continue Reading →

Leadership can make or break any endeavor

To me, leadership is the make or break ingredient to success in any endeavor.  For me, leadership is a personal goal that I hope to one day reach.  I don’t mean that one day I want to be the CEO… Continue Reading →

If you write it, it will come…

I’ve always liked Pygmalion, the legendary sculptor who carved a woman out of ivory so realistic; he fell in love with her.  He secretly wished and believed that she was real until one day, Cupid kissed his statue and brought… Continue Reading →

The responsibility of the writer

I have no doubt that writers all dream of hitting a home run bestseller that assures financial security. I know I do.  But, as I continue on this writing path I started so many years ago, I see that the… Continue Reading →

If any one of us is sick, then it's up to all of us to make him/her well

In any context, when a person begins a new undertaking, there are four (4) ways in which he or she can proceed: 1) Committed; 2) Compliant; 3) Resistant; or, 4) Apathetic.   Really, I’m ok with working with the first three. … Continue Reading →

Oppression can be overcome by the very tools it uses

It stands to reason that equality is not a goal of the educational systems within this country. By their defined purposes that Kozol and Weber postulate, educational systems are designed to ensure that inequality is the served purpose. However, Thomas… Continue Reading →

Oppression can be overcome by the very tools it uses

It stands to reason that equality is not a goal of the educational systems within this country. By their defined purposes that Kozol and Weber postulate, educational systems are designed to ensure that inequality is the served purpose. However, Thomas… Continue Reading →

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