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A while back I was talking with my husband Erik about the pain of disappointment–whether toward ourselves or the actions of others. I mentioned that there are many ways to deal with that pain: * eating to excess (not healthy), … Continue reading →

I like to remain still after waking, to listen to my breathing and then wait to see which thoughts percolate up to my conscious mind. After my nap this afternoon, one of the thoughts that emerged was a “how to” … Continue reading →

Feeling pissed (“angry, fed up”–per the Online Etymological Dictionary) is an opportunity to do P.I.S.T.: Pollyanna-Ish Self-Talk. I repeat:  Feeling pissed?  Do P.I.S.T. ‘How does one do P.I.S.T?’ you ask yourself.  You do it by asking yourself,  ‘What can I … Continue reading →