Don’t Worry About Being Happy
My friend and colleague Martin Vera, who is a speech pathologist, sent me an interesting article on Being Happy. It really questions the discourse around what this pursuit has come to mean in Western society and whether or not this is a worth while goal to strive for. How do you define your happiness? French…Read more
Maybe so, Maybe not. We’ll see.
There is a Chinese Proverb that goes something like this… A farmer and his son had a beloved stallion who helped the family earn a living. One day, the horse ran away and their neighbors exclaimed, “Your horse ran away, what terrible luck!” The farmer replied, “Maybe so, maybe not. We’ll see.” A few days…Read more
The Guest House
This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor. Welcome and entertain them all! Even if they’re a crowd of sorrows, who violently sweep your house empty of its furniture, still, treat each guest honorably. He may be…Read more
Which Cognitive Distortions Are Your Favorites?
We all tend to think in extremes…and when stressful events happen we think that way even more. Here are some common cognitive distortions. We all have our own personal favorites. Take a look at them and see if any of them are getting in your way. 1. All-or-nothing thinking: You see things in black and…Read more
Lets Talk Parenting Taboos
I just finished watching a very interesting talk on Ted T.V. presented by Babble.com publishers Rufus Griscom and Alisa Volkman. In a lively tag-team discussion, this parent duo expose 4 facts that parents never, ever admit — and why they should. It is funny and honest, for parents and nonparents alike. Video: Let’s talk parenting…Read more
