Detachment In the process of living, social dynamics are inevitable. When two individuals interact, challenges can ensue. These challenges often arise when expectations become apparent as a friendship or relationship develops. These expectations may be connected to a fear of either losing something they have or not getting something they want out of the relationship. Fear can … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2007
A Bit of Clarity
Welcome back. I am happy you decided to stop by to visit. Yesterday I introduced several ideas that may have puzzled some of my readers. I am speaking of the false self and the true self. I first became aware of this concept while reading Alice Miller’s book, The Drama of the Gifted Child. In her book, Alice uses the Legend of Narcissus to illustrate how many people discard … [Read more...]
Lost in Time
Recently I was talking with a friend. During our conversation, the topic of time was discussed. As we spoke about how fast time passes, my mind drifted. Time does march on and waits for no one. Seconds minutes, days, weeks, months, and year’s blend together to define our lives. Although the splendor of time is meant to reveal our creative energy, various messages can hinder and … [Read more...]
The Voice
Welcome back. I am happy you decided to stop by and visit. I have been thinking about a song that we have heard sung around Christmas, Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer. When I was young I thought this was a happy song. To sum up the message from this song, Rudolph had what some would have considered a disability. As a result, all the other reindeer used to call him names. No one … [Read more...]
Limited – Not
As each day unfolds, I am sometimes faced with matters that are out of my control. With this reality, comes the struggle to find meaning out of what might otherwise seem to be a menacing predicament. At this time, I am faced with a choice. I could give up and believe that I was being victimized by life. Through believing this lie, I would then chose to buy into self-pity’s … [Read more...]
