Anger is difficult to overcome, especially anger that stems from the past. Humans naturally hold onto negative memories. This is why we can so vividly remember our first heartbreak, or the day a family member died. While feeling angry about the past is normal, it can...
“Honesty and transparency make you vulnerable. Be honest and transparent anyway.”Mother Teresa When you’re going through recovery it can be tempting to want to put your best foot forward and hide the ugly as you try to repair relationships and rebuild your...
Many relationship problems are rooted in a communication breakdown. These can be as simple as not hearing what the other person is saying, because we get caught up in our own perspectives. Sumesh Nair A common complaint between couples is that they don’t feel...
“The beginning of love is to let those we love be perfectly themselves, and not to twist them to fit our own image. Otherwise we love only the reflection of ourselves we find in them.” Thomas Merton What is love? We like to think that a great love is the place...
“Living with intention means saying no to the things thataren’t important to us so that we can say yes to what matters most.” When it comes to love, being intentional is often overlooked. We usually focus on is the passionate and emotional side, yet being...
“It’s not an accidental entanglement; it’s an intentional knot.Love belongs with belonging.”Brene Brown Falling in love is different than staying in love. Falling in love happens, but staying in love is intentional. It requires you to go above and beyond your natural...