Boundaries Can Be Brutal

Boundaries can be brutal — both to set and to maintain. This can be especially true with close friends and family. The fact it can be tough to have good boundaries doesn’t mean you shouldn’t anyway. They can save you a lot of hassle and problems. Here is a list of “rights” that I like … Continue reading Boundaries Can Be Brutal

It’s a Two-Way Street: Mental Health and Life

14 February 2023 – It’s a two-way street: your mental health affects your life. Likewise, your life affects your mental health. Some people with mental health issues will find that it impacts their life–work, relationships, sleep, nearly all facets of life can be negatively affected. When things happen in life (divorce, loss of job, death … Continue reading It’s a Two-Way Street: Mental Health and Life

Balance in Life

22 July 2022 – There is a natural balance in health and natural health is balanced. Any extreme seems unhealthy. For example, mania or depression. There is a balance that is best for life. When the pendulum of trait swings wide, an unhealthy condition typically exists. Too little or too much, both tend to be … Continue reading Balance in Life

Growth requires challenge

16 August 2021 – Without challenge there is no reason for growth. When we think about the advances that have been made due to some “need,” we can easily see how a challenge of some kind brought about advancement and growth. The lightbulb came to diminish the challenge of darkness. A plant arises from a … Continue reading Growth requires challenge

Ultimate Health in Interpersonal Relationships

Some words that seem to show ultimate health in interpersonal relationships: “I’m fine the way I am, but still I am willing to include you and involve my life with you.” (Sadhguru) Not a “I need someone to complete me.” Not a “I can’t live without you.” But a “I am good as is and … Continue reading Ultimate Health in Interpersonal Relationships