"The most recent update from Plum Village shows that while his condition is still in a critical stage he has opened his eyes and even reached out to touch the attendant next to him. In continuing this time of honoring his life I wanted to share with you one of the gifts he has given..." CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING
Thursday, November 27, 2014
A Gift from Thich Nhat Hanh to All of Us | Mindfulness and Psychotherapy
Barbara Spradling (Wilson's new wife): 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know | Heavy.com
Spradling alleged to have strong ties to KKK....
Barbara Spradling: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know | Heavy.com
Barbara Spradling: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know | Heavy.com
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
19 Signs You're Married to a Narcissist- the Narcissists Wife
The narcissist's wife...the endless supply. She stays because she traded her soul for a devil. There are many ways of "soul-trading", but this continues to affect entire generations.
"Often, if a couple is in therapy, the narcissist can put on such a great show that their partner ends up looking like they are the problem, and the therapist, if not knowledgeable about narcissism, they will not see the real issue....." CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING
Friday, November 21, 2014
Is Bill Cosby a Serial Rapist? | Psychology Today
"Some of Cosby’s accusers say he positioned himself as a father figure before attacking them, then used his wealth and influence to silence and intimidate them. Is it any wonder they didn’t come forward sooner?" CLICK HERE TO READ ARTICLE
Thursday, November 20, 2014
When is it Worth Saying Something Controversial? | Psychology Today
"We all think things we don’t say. And usually that’s wise, but here’s a safe place to consider what might happen if you did.Here are 11 things that many people think but don’t say. As a thought experiment, ask yourself whether and under what circumstances you might want to let ‘er rip? " ....... CLICK HERE TO READ MORE...
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
How a Mother's Love Changes a Child's Brain
"Nurturing a child early in life may help him or her develop a larger hippocampus, the brain region important for learning, memory and stress responses, a new study shows......" How a Mother's Love Changes a Child's Brain
Narcissistic Love versus Unconditional Love~Caroline Van Kimmenade
The Dream versus the Reality
When it comes to loving a narcissist, all we can really do is love a dream we have of them. This dream can be so strong (and beautiful) that it becomes something that we come to superimpose on the true narcissist. Every little positive spark of something nice they said or did, enforces the “truth” of that dream. This keeps us at a seemingly safe distance from what is really happening. The dream keeps the painful reality at bay. However, at some point, it’s necessary to see the dream for what it is and recognize that it is impossible to love or be loved by the narcissist. It’s not anyone’s fault, it’s just that they have made themselves completely unavailable to unconditional love.....CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING THIS ARTICLE
Monday, November 17, 2014
OUR COMBAT TROOPS, AND "COMING HOME"......printed again, because WE DO NOT FORGET!
My life has been frequently touched and very deeply moved, by the bravery and sacrifices of our troops. Through each war, I have had dear and precious friends who gave the most unfathomable gift of all ... their life.
Others ... thankfully, they came home. Many who returned are fractured by the horrors they have experienced, and struggle to blend back into this life. Many have become piercingly aware of many of this life's superficialities. They still hold their memories of war, and try to make them consistent with all of their other values. It is profoundly moving to hear the inner paths they traverse to heal themselves. Yet.....many memories remain despite some transformation. Yeoman work.
Many men believe they are brave. It is not until you hear a narrative, or a testimony, of the service days of a combat soldier ... that you can even slightly proceed with your personal re-definition and imagination of the word "bravery".
In the end, we decline trying.... in some way ... to create the most remote connection with the combat life of an honorable soldier. We avoid that reality for it is simply too painful. But, it is true that stretching our imagination to a maximum point of shock and horror is sometimes the only road "in". In, to the heart and soul of that soldier. One can almost get secondary PTSD, in merely hearing these stories. For me, each one is a life-altering experience, and a psychological journey to the deep is a requirement. It is then that the word "hero" becomes self-defining.
Some men toy with life, centered on greed and destruction. They assume they are brave, or masculine, because they have fired a gun. It is not until you weep just hearing the story of a combat veteran / soldier, that one can flesh out the essential meaning of "sacrifice", "loyalty", "bravery". It is then that you can begin to discern the quintessential and archetypal sense of character, forged through the most personally demanding moments known to man.
Yes, I still cry, for the living soldiers and certainly for those who have died. But now the tears are celebratory. They keep honor...keep guard...in the parts of my heart that will always bear reverence for the gifts of their lives and times.
Finally, it is then, that "bravery", as some others define bravado, macho, etc., is revealed to be an insipid reality. The truth of that word is now self-defining. ~ Madelaine Watson, MSW, CHT
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Finally, someone using critical thinking skills!
This journalist from Canada is a breath of fresh air ... and logic. Needs no other words!
Monday, November 10, 2014
Communication Tools To Help Kids Talk About Their Feelings | Psychology Today
"Why it's important to raise kids to feel safe to express their feelings.The other morning I promised to take my 3 year old son Ari for a special breakfast treat – waffles and strawberries - before I dropped him off at daycare. Right before we left our home, I received a work related text. “Mommy, mommy, come on, let’s go for our special breakfast waffles,” Ari called over to me, while I tried to speedily answer the text. poster kids count..."CLICK TO CONTINUE READING)
10 Things Parents Should Never Say to Their Toddlers | Alternet
November 8, 2014 |http://www.alternet.org/visions/10-things-parents-should-never-say-their-toddlers?paging=off¤t_page=1#bookmark
Progressive ideas are an endangered species, on the run in politics, all but extinct in schools. Watch out for these covertly regressive ideas invading our parenting of very young children. When we are doing one of the most challenging jobs around, we all need something to lean on. But while these phrases might seem like quick, smart, even benign interventions to stop unwanted behaviors, a closer look shows how they miss their goal, and worse, undermine your relationship with your 1-, 2- or 3-year-old child.(CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING)
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