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Protecting Our Kids from Perfectionism

Protecting Our Kids from Perfectionism

“Why is it that in every area of my life I seem to be doing well, and yet, I still feel like I am somehow failing?” “I don’t know what I’ll do if I get a “B” this semester.” “It seems like...

From Guilt to Grace, and on to Gratitude

From Guilt to Grace, and on to Gratitude

I grew up in a church that taught a fear of God’s wrath was the most effective way to keep us sinners on “the straight and narrow” road to salvation and relationship with God.  I even recall being...

“Groucho Marx once stated that he never joined a country club because he’d never want to be a member of a club that would have him as a member. Now THAT’S a description of a low self-esteem!”

“Without vulnerability there can be no intimacy. If you want more emotional intimacy, take the risk of being more vulnerable. ”

“We are shaped not so much by the mistakes others have made
when we were young, but rather, by how we choose now
to respond to those mistakes.”