I read the phrase “I couldn’t help myself” the other day in an article I was reading, and it got me thinking. I tend to be one of those people who always hold others accountable for their actions and I put all the blame on them. My boyfriend is the opposite. He can see them [...]
Each of us has certain challenges in life. Some things are easier to deal with than others. I have gone through a lot in my life, but oddly enough, sometimes I find it harder to deal with annoying people than more serious things. Let’s face it; we aren’t going to like everyone we come across [...]
Recently I have been bothered by this recurring resentment. There is a person in my life, and every time I think about them, I get angry. I feel hurt, and the resentment builds. Pretty soon, I am having a conversation in my head with them, and it’s confrontational and unpleasant. I am upset that I [...]
There are times when I cannot stand my own emotions. I get angry with myself for having them, and then that anger turns outward, and I can say or do things I don’t feel good about. Thankfully, my daily mindful practice helps me with this. A Day of Anger I had a rough day recently, [...]
