Why Do I Clean Out My Closet So Often?
August 25, 2010 – 11:35 am | No Comment

One of the previous articles submitted inspired me to step into my closet once again and clear out some of the items that I have in there that have not seen the light of day. What a waste! Even though I’ll donate all that I clear out to a neighborhood charity, I had to sit and ponder why. Why did I buy these items in the first place?

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A Slap in The Face
July 16, 2010 – 10:47 am | No Comment
A Slap in The Face

Despite consistent pressure by advocates and victims to change the Vatican’s house rules on clerical sex abuse, their newly released revisions of the document doesn’t seem to include any of their requests: there are no …

I’m Confused
July 15, 2010 – 8:19 am | 3 Comments
I’m Confused

Haitians are still displaced; without running water, food, and electricity. There’s a 90% unemployment rate. Tarp and tents communities collapse from heavy rain, imagine what will happen if a hurricane hits.

Simple Thoughts
July 11, 2010 – 11:01 am | No Comment
Simple Thoughts

Each one has to find his peace from within.  And peace to be real must be unaffected by outside circumstances.  Mahatma Gandhi

Do You Suffer from Analysis Paralysis?
July 7, 2010 – 8:04 am | One Comment
Do You Suffer from Analysis Paralysis?

Wikepedia defines Analysis Paralysis as over-analyzing (or over-thinking) a situation, so that a decision or action is never taken, in effect paralyzing the outcome. A decision can be treated as over-complicated, with too many detailed options, so that a choice is never made, rather than try something and change if a major problem arises. A person might be seeking the optimal or “perfect” solution upfront, and fear making any decision which could lead to erroneous results, when on the way to a better solution.

Social Anxiety
April 21, 2010 – 6:49 am | 2 Comments
Social Anxiety

Did you know that approximately 7% of the population suffers from some form of social anxiety disorder? It’s the third largest mental health care problem in the world today. The article below lists practical tips, helping us build our confidence when the phobia tries to take over.

Perfectionism
April 8, 2010 – 8:30 am | 2 Comments
Perfectionism

It’s a dirty little word isn’t it, more like a curse if you ask me. This article hits home, “a black hole of neediness”…OUCH!! I never live ‘perfectly’ so I burden myself with a running list of what ‘isn’t right’ in my head.