••• Isaac suffered from what could be called “blinding optimism.” He focused exclusively on the bright side of life, on all the good events. By sweeping harsh realities under the rug, he was often taken by surprise when unmistakably negative circumstances arose. He was…
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Thinking Yourself Healthy: More about Shoulds & Musts
••• Norman, a twice-divorced thirty-six-year-old lawyer, came for therapy. He often ran into interpersonal problems, but recently he had lost three close friendships, had a serious falling out with his parents, and his fiancée had broken off their engagement. No wonder! Norman had…
email: Things You Should Know but Probably Don’t
1. Money isn’t made out of paper; it’s made out of cotton. 2. The Declaration of Independence was written on hemp (marijuana) paper. 3. The dot over the letter ‘i’ is called a ‘tittle.’ 4. A raisin dropped in a…
A Smiley Lady’s Blog: Well Being
Someone recently asked me if I was always happy. Certainly not. But I do think I am almost always in a state of well-being. One can have a feeling of well-being even when feeling sad. Well-being comes from so many…
Thinking Yourself Healthy: The Tyranny of the Should
••• Al could not understand why he had no close friends. He saw himself as honest and caring. What he did not realize was that he had so many shoulds, oughts and musts that it was impossible to be around him without…
friendlysuggestion: 12 Tips for Fast, Effective Moving
I moved several months ago! It was a chore. I moved from a larger space into a smaller one. I had moved several times recently, moving from larger places to smaller ones and shedding stuff that I had collected over the…
Ruth’s Blog: We are every age we have ever been!
We are every age we have ever been. I am struck by my own reaction to events. Through out the day there are moments and events, and all manner of things, to stimulate the senses. And, we each interpret them…
Valentine’s Day is Over, The Argument
In my rearview mirror, I see A turquoise truck, GMC Two people are in it Heads are moving, all around Side to side, and up, and down • They’re arguing • Valentine’s Day is over! The woman’s head is much…
Valentine’s Day: Where is The Romance and The Passion?
Well Ladies and Gentlemen it seems like Valentine’s Day is a “Hallmark Holiday” that few celebrate!?!? Is it the economy, is it people were too busy to reply to my emails? I received a very limited response despite resending the…
Get Ready! Snow! Here’s a friendlysuggestion for All!
The snow around the nation is falling a lot these days! While on the ground the depth of the snow is on the rise! It has reached disturbing levels! Many of us, who shouldn’t be shoveling are forced to shovel,…