Are You His Lover Or His Mother? Part 1

Have you heard this story? An elderly man was stopped by the police around 2 a.m. and was asked where he was going at that time of night. The man replied, "I'm on my way to a lecture about alcohol abuse and the effects it has on the human body, as well as smoking and staying out late." The ...

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Saying "Yes" to You "No" To Others Without Feeling Guilty

What you say? I've been taught to be of service, the community comes first. I pride myself on helping others. It sounds pretty selfish to me. How can I do that? You don't understand! I've got kids, a job, a husband, an ailing parent to take care of, a to do list that won't quit! I do get it. ...

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Warning: May Cause Real Communication!

Or how to listen so he'll talk and how to talk so she'll listen. Listening intently to another person may just be the most amazing gift you can offer. I used to work on the 24/7 suicide crisis line in France and we were trained in Carl Rogers non-directive empathetic listening skills. When a call ...

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RIP Annette Funicello And Margaret Thatcher

Two Sad Losses On Either Side Of The Pond – America’s Sweetheart and Britain’s Iron Lady Within several hours of each other, the world lost two iconic and strong women who impacted the lives of millions in very different arenas of the world. Baby boomers around the world will remember ...

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What's In A Name? National Name Yourself Day April 9

Have you ever secretly wanted to try on a different name for size? Would a new name give you a different identity or a different feeling about yourself? Sophia instead of Blueberry, perhaps? If you could, what name would you choose? If you like the idea of stepping into the shoes of a new name, then you’re ...

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