The Lies of Valentine's Day

The Lies of Valentine's Day

If you venture out into the world at all during this time of year, you will probably be overwhelmed by hearts and chocolates and silhouettes of Cupid. Don’t get me wrong; it is great to have a time on the calendar when we focus on love and romance. It can benefit every relationship to have seasons like these that encourage partners to express their love. Do it. Love it. Enjoy it.

You are Not Broken: A New Kind of Resolution

You are Not Broken: A New Kind of Resolution

The desire to make resolutions to change something about ourselves can be motivated by a lot of different factors. Sure, they can come from a place of simply wanting to take a more positive direction. But, they can also come from a place of self-criticism or doubt. This time of year can be tough because of the memories that are brought up or the anxieties that get triggered.

What Do We Really Want?

What Do We Really Want?

This time of year – the holidays – always seem to bring up so many things for so many people. Everywhere we turn, we hear messages of peace and love and goodwill to all of humankind. Houses are decorated with lights and tinsel. People tend to be in a giving kind of mood. Everything seems to sparkle. And then you try to find a parking space at the mall. Need I say more?