Without a doubt one of the greatest hindrances to the health and longevity of our relationships is the balance in the relationship between self protection and extending ourself to foster the relationship. The perfect relationship Detachment Ideally in a "perfect relationship" we are able to protect ourselves by being able to say no when we need to walk away from conflict, go outside the relationship...
5/14/2008 11:43:19 AM
Sherry (not her real name) was brought to my office by her husband who had grown concerned that she wasn't herself lately. She didn't take care of the kids, she cried all the time and she wouldn't look at anyone. She didn't protest much just sat there wringing her hands and stuttering over her words especially when she was upset. It didn't take much to tell she was in a world of silent pain. He was...
4/27/2008 4:49:39 PM
Jesus was always drawing attention to nature...because he saw a power for restoration and healing in it that humans have lost touch with. "Consider how the lilies grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these." There is something about a beautiful vista with shimmering water and trees and tall grass blowing in the wind that puts...
4/27/2008 4:46:07 PM