“Forgiveness is unlocking the door to set someone free and realizing you were the prisoner!” Max Lucado Last night I attended a support group meeting the topic of forgiveness was tabled for discussion. I listened to what people shared and when it came time for me to share I shared my perspective. In my experience, I have found that resentments stem from unforgiveness and … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2015
Has Drama Replaced Living for You?
In many families where ongoing conflict persists, a heightened tolerance for emotional pain ensues. Denial, rather than resolution become the goal. Repression, shame, and blame then become the tools that are used to perpetuate the need to deny what exists. Overtime all the members of the family unknowingly assume different roles in an attempt to mask the pain or secret. … [Read more...]
What’s Holding You Back?
I attended a support group meeting earlier today. The topic that was selected was spiritual awakenings. The discussion was set and people began to share their experiences with spiritual awakenings. When the time came for me to share, this is what I discovered through my recovery process. First, I discovered that I had transferred my relationship with my Dad on to my … [Read more...]
Betrayal — A Way Out
Breaking free and overcoming feelings of betrayal to a family system and to the role that became our identity can feel like we are suffocating. In our need to "breathe" we may find ourselves drawn to the familiar in an attempt to fill the "vacuum" created by disengaging. In our uncomfortability we may find ourselves being driven by our need to manage the unmanageable. If we do … [Read more...]
Training Camps and Winning in Life Video Presentation
Several weeks ago I wrote and published the article, Training Camps and Winning in Life. Today I would like to create and present a video presentation of the article. I create video presentations of my articles to aid in the accessing of the information in my articles for individuals who learn through watching and listening. Below is a brief excerpt from the article: In today’s … [Read more...]
