Why We Get Angry We get angry when our unrealistic demands are not met. When things are not going the way, we think they should. And, until our demands are met, we usually stay stuck in our anger for long periods of time. In our...
Spirituality and Addiction An addiction is an obsession or compulsion which a person cannot control, although they think they can and it begins to affect them and others physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Most addictions: work, gambling, alcohol, drugs, or food are a spiritual malady of...
RESENTMENT Resentments are the addict’s number one offender. Holding on to resentments is like swallowing poison, then waiting for the other person to die. This age-old expression sums up the futility of holding on to resentments. One of the pathways to happiness and contentment is...
New City, New Life: Healing from Love Addiction After a Move Pink paper heart cut in half, hanging from a string Relocating to a new city marks the beginning of an exciting chapter in life. That is especially true when it involves healing from love...
The importance of forgiveness after betrayal Betrayal is a word that carries the weight of shattered trust and crushed expectations. When someone we hold dear breaches our trust, the aftermath can be debilitating. It plunges us into a whirlwind of emotions, from anger to sorrow,...
Navigating the choppy waters of relationships is nothing short of an epic adventure. Every twist and turn can bring unparalleled joy, but equally, a depth of pain that feels seismic. Among the most agonizing experiences is being betrayed by someone you relied on profoundly. When...