We sometimes believe that if we are “good” people, good things will happen to us. This is not entirely true. While some people are intrinsically better at certain skills such as making money, having relationships that work, or making art than others, it has nothing to do with their inherent worth. Instead, it has to […]
How do we get stuck? Sometimes, our hearts hurt and need healing. We may find ourselves stuck in a painful or unsatisfying situation: it could be a relationship, a job, a pattern of behavior, or something else. Maybe I am in love with somebody who is not available or abusive, but I feel that I […]
The Privilege of Struggle I was in a session the other day when my client, who had been struggling with some challenges, said that he was taught that things had to be easy to be okay. I found myself responding…it is a privilege to struggle and have the opportunity to find out who we are […]
Affirmations: Changing Your Inner Dialogue In order to heal depression and anxiety, as well as become emotionally healthy overall, it is important to look at your inner dialogue. What we tell ourselves is essentially a mantra or affirmation. And as we repeatedly think difficult or negative thoughts, they affect us. We can change our thoughts […]