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Category Archives: Self-esteem

OH THE PAIN, THE PAIN OF IT ALL – Part 3 of 3

Susan Jeffers says that, “love and power go together.” We have to love who we are in order to access the power of self direction and self affirmation on the … Continue reading

September 13, 2019 · Leave a comment

OH THE PAIN, THE PAIN OF IT ALL- Part 2 of 3

Developing a healthy relationship with our self worth lays the foundation for all other relationships. When this does not happen, our relationship with our worth is weak and we become … Continue reading

September 2, 2019 · Leave a comment

THE WORDS WE SAY (to ourselves) ARE IMPORTANT

When we listen to our inner critic, we can be overwhelmed by the harshness of its judgement but we tend not to question the veracity of what is being said. … Continue reading

December 3, 2018 · Leave a comment

GIVE YOURSELF AN ‘A’

Would you consider giving yourself an ‘A’ in an area of your life where you felt reasonably competent but knew  there was room for improvement? How would this change how … Continue reading

February 26, 2018 · Leave a comment

MANTRA- a useful tool

I am always on the look out for prayers that are meaningful to me. Recently, I rediscovered a mantra in Jean Houston’s book, Godseed, The Journey of Christ, which appealed … Continue reading

August 1, 2017 · Leave a comment

BECOMING REAL

To many people, being real is important to their integrity. However, becoming real is usually a life time development. Here is an excerpt from a children’s book entitled, The Velveteen Rabbit written … Continue reading

June 28, 2017 · Leave a comment

LET YOUR LI’L LIGHT SHINE!

How well do you accept a complimentary appraisal of a job well done? Do you shift about uncomfortably not knowing what to say or do you immediately play down your achievement? We have … Continue reading

May 31, 2017 · Leave a comment

DEALING with EMOTIONAL PAIN- A SEARCH FOR WHOLENESS- THE WORK of KENT HOFFMAN

How essential is love in our early development? How does tenderness and affection affect our neurological development? What compels children and adults to stay attached when reason indicates that it … Continue reading

April 24, 2017 · Leave a comment

RESOLVING EMOTIONAL ISSUES – an exercise

Like everybody else, I need to be reminded about the’ wholeness’ of certain situations. Things go awry when I focus too much on the aspects that do not suit me. I am better … Continue reading

February 28, 2017 · Leave a comment

EXPECTATIONS

Expectations can be motivating or can lead us into disappointment and pain. When expectations motivate us to study to get a better job; to change our diet to achieve optimum health; to … Continue reading

September 21, 2016 · Leave a comment