As you know, my precious Munson passed away this past December. As horrible as that was, it has led to a wonderful new beginning. Right after we put Munson down, we called his breeder to let him know the sad news. A couple days later I was viewing his website and noticed he has a […]
I have found that one benefit of having a chronic emotional disorder is that you develop a high degree of self-awareness. In an effort to manage my chronic anxiety, I have been through countless hours of psychotherapy and read dozens of self-help books. This has, over several decades, developed in me a keen awareness […]
In our relationships we are often faced with decisions that involve competing values. It can be quite difficult to choose the higher value in these situations. However, making good choices as consistently as possible can have a dramatic effect on the quality of our relationships. I’ll provide a few examples to illustrate what I mean. […]
People are often critical of others for being too interested in material things. It is very common for the more spiritual and high-minded among us to denounce people who buy a fancy car, fine jewelry, and other expensive items. In fact, Pope Francis was just recently quoted as warning that “bold cultural change is needed […]
The 5 Key Life Lessons I Learned in the Gym
Exercising in a gym might seem on its surface to be a bit simple and mundane. You pick up a barbell or dumbbell, and you either push it or pull it, right? Not very interesting. But in fact, there is much to be learned in the gym, not just about exercise and your body, but […]
How to End Neck Pain Forever – Part 1 of 2
As we get older, certain areas of the body are especially prone to age-related deterioration. The neck, lower back, hips, and knees are rife for problems from decades of use and abuse. The primary symptom that results is pain, which can be both chronic and debilitating. This post will address neck pain. I have a […]
Allow Yourself to Experience Joy
There’s this weird thing about us Type As—we always need to feel ready and prepared, even if the situation doesn’t warrant it. We don’t want to ever be caught short. It’s as though we are afraid of being criticized, or maybe we are putting up somewhat of a front or facade. The problem with this […]
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