Let’s consider some information on the subject of desire: In Buddhism desire is considered one of the main hindrances to enlightenment Wise man once said, "There are two kinds of desire. One kind of desire reinforces the ego and its suffering while the other desire sets the ego aside and dissolves suffering. It is born out of generosity and appreciation." Loa Tzu said, "...rid yourself of desire in order to observe its secrets, but always allow yourself to have desires in order to observe its manifestations." Ram Dass once said, … [Read more...]
The Paradox of Intimate Relationships
The paradox of intimate relationships in trouble is this: why, when two people claim they love one another and want for their relationship to be as close as possible, do they insist on doing those things that will ensure they grow further apart? Think about it: how can we get closer when what we’re doing is creating chaos, hurt feelings and resentment? People often call to ask us their most pressing questions about their marriage. They share with us their relationship stories that often take years to unfold in a couple of short paragraphs, … [Read more...]
What It Was Like When I Was A Kid
When I Was A Kid... This piece came about following receipt of an e-mail from a friend on the same topic. Yes, kiddies, this is one of those “remember when…” discussions. So, the majority of you under the age of 50 will not likely relate to this walk down memory lane and many under the age of 60 will probably remember what it was like and probably experienced it in a manner similar to my experiences. When it came to food preparation, our mothers cut, chopped and diced hard boiled eggs, vegetables and meats on the same preparation surface (a … [Read more...]
Cutting ‘bad’ Habits and Addictions off at the Knees
Cutting 'bad' Habits and Addictions off at the Knees I just went over the high points of a giant study done on smokers to find out what is going on in their brains when they think about or see images of cigarettes and even what their brains are doing when they see warning labels and pictures. It’s fascinating to know how irrational we humans are, even though we think we’re smart and logical in our decision-making. First, some background data before I tell you what I mean: On the packs of cigarettes in countries like Canada, … [Read more...]
Communication + Intimate Relationship
Excerpt from Why We Fail at Relationships Book When you are in an intimate relationship, you should feel understood and accepted for who you are. You trust the other person and can open up completely to them. Intimacy can be intellectual, emotional, and physical. A ‘good’ intimate relationship is one in which you: pay attention to your partner. share ideas and thoughts. share feelings with each other without fear. try to understand why you and your partner behave as you do. You can communicate in many ways: words (what … [Read more...]
10 Strategies for Coping with Stress
Are you struggling in your day to day life? Coping with Stress is something that may seem simple but sometimes you just need a little reminder. 1) Don't worry about things that are out of your control (e.g., the weather.) 2) Brace yourself for events you know will be stressful. Recognizing that stress is coming will increase your threshold and will give you time to take a different perspective on the situation. 3) Work to resolve conflicts with other people. Once you resolve conflicts with friends and coworkers you'll be able to … [Read more...]
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