While writing in the wee hours of the morning recently, a conversation began playing out in my head on why blogging is so important to me when my body begged for sleep instead. It was troublesome that I didn't have an immediate answer, but perhaps that was due to my near exhaustion. The question had a hint of familiarity, reminding me of when some friends… read more
We have the collective power to wage a winning war on disappointment. How? By being deliberate in and mindful of the expectations we set, for others and for ourselves. Have you ever told someone casually, "Yes, let's get together some time," or told yourself, "I'll take care of that this weekend," full knowing that you have no real intention to follow through? The danger of… read more
The more we care about someone or the more we know about a subject, the more wary we must be of falling prey to the belief that we know exactly what is in the other's best interests. Take parenting for example. I don't have children, but I know as my mother's daughter she always believes she knows what's best for me. As an adult, I… read more
