In this digital age we are bombarded throughout the day with news – and most of it is bad news. Whether we are immersed in political commentary, natural disasters or more personal upheavals, it is critical to our mental, spiritual … Read more
Deborah Cohen
Although the dictionary definition of nurturing is “to care for and encourage the growth or development of,” in psychological terms there is much more to it. In the caregiver-child context, what can be termed “conscious parenting” consists of less of … Read more
Our society demonstrates judgment every day. We judge others’ political opinion, attire and appearance, sexual preference, ethnic background, choice of mate, and so much more. Quick opinions may be formed about people and situations based on nothing more than appearances, … Read more
We all know that life is a journey of change. If there were no change, there would also be no growth. A well-known proverb tells of a kind-hearted man who opened a cocoon to free the emerging butterfly. In his … Read more
“Forgive and forget.”
“To err is human, to forgive divine.”
We’ve all heard these aphorisms, but what is behind these simple words? What is the true meaning of forgiveness?
Forgiveness is not an action so much as a state of … Read more
Every moment of every day, you make a choice. Do this, or do that. Notice this, or notice that. Say this, or say that. Do you make these choices by default, out of habit, or do you act deliberately and … Read more
Anger is a secondary emotion. When you see the face of fury know there is an underlying unresolved rooted issue, a sense of dissatisfaction with what is. Humans express anger to cover more vulnerable feelings of fear, offense, hurt or … Read more
What does it mean to have a family, to be part of a tribe? The traditional family unit in many cultures (and in the U.S. in earlier days) consists of many extended family members sharing a household, a multi-generational family … Read more
Although we are often told “it is better to give than receive,” in order to live a full and balanced life it is important to be able to give and receive. Whether the exchange is of money, time, effort, ideas, … Read more
When a dear friend or family member dies, we each deal with our grief and sadness in our own way. Grief is a complex emotion, combining physical and psychological energy, and that energy must have an outlet.
When you are … Read more