I promise to get back to the Mating in Captivity book soon, but for now, here’s another post on the Fear Not book.
“Whatever happens in your life, if you look for a positive circumstance, you will find it. This is a most challenging truth. When you uncover the gift in a hard situation, [...]

Another from the ‘Fear Not’ book (see earlier posts for the reference).
‘Asking for help is a strength. If pride prevents you from seeking assistance, that is a weakness. Turn your situation around. Ask yourself, “Why deny another the gift of helping me?”
I think that, as a society, we’re taught to “buck up” [...]

“Unkindness can be undone.  It is never too late to be kind.  If you have erred against another, make restitution.  By doing so, you give yourself a gift of reconciliation, which will empower you to be kinder to yourself.” (Fear Not-Venture to Inner Peace by Alan Lohner).
I like the idea of restitution and reconciliation.  So [...]

I’m writing this on my BlackBerry, which seems a bit odd to me but normal nonetheless. Which brings up an interesting point. Is it possible for something to feel both ‘normal’ (whatever that is!) and odd at the same time? I think so especially when being odd IS normal! It’s kind of like [...]

Time for another quote from the Fear Not book (see prior post for the link).
“In giving is receiving.  If you perceive a lack in your life, you are more than likely giving less than you are able.  It is totally acceptable to desire more.  To receive more, learn to give more.”
I’m not so sure about [...]

There’s a great little book called “Fear Not-Venture to Inner Peace” that I have at my office, and there are some thought provoking, simple sayings in it.  Here’s one I like a lot.
“Failure is all in your mind.  Why put a negative value on any outcome? This limits your progress.  Learning is present in any [...]

I went to a conference recently based on the book by Esther Perel called “Mating in Captivity”.  Great book…charming author (her accent was lovely to listen to!  But I digress!).  One of her main ideas…at least the one that struck me the most, was that one of the reasons couples often lose desire in long [...]