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Loving Yourself Means Turning the Other Cheek

Margaret — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 13:54:09 +0000

Turning the other cheek can mean different things to different people. Discover a meaning that you might not have previously considered. . . . → Read More: Loving Yourself Means Turning the Other Cheek

“How Do I Deal With My Critical Mother?”

Margaret — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 19:18:38 +0000

Dealing with critical people, especially a parent, is a challenge for all of us. Here are some options for dealing with a critical mother.

Having a critical mother is a big challenge. I know, because I grew up with an extremely critical mother. I can certainly relate to Lori, who asked the follow . . . → Read More: “How Do I Deal With My Critical Mother?”

The Myth of Explaining and Defending

Margaret — Fri, 06 May 2011 16:31:11 +0000

“What’s the matter with you?” “How could you do that?” “Explain yourself, young lady/young man.” “Why are you dressed like that?” “Why are you late again?” “What did you do to your hair!”

How often did you hear some variation of this when you were growing up? I heard it all the time. And . . . → Read More: The Myth of Explaining and Defending

Others Treat Us The Way We Treat Ourselves

Margaret — Mon, 02 May 2011 19:14:33 +0000

“Everybody is like a magnet. You attract to yourself reflections of that which you are. If you’re friendly, then everybody else seems to be friendly too.” —Dr. David Hawkins, Physician and Lecturer

Have you ever noticed how true this is?

I would change it a bit and say that we attract to ourselves what . . . → Read More: Others Treat Us The Way We Treat Ourselves