When I hear someone say that they are totally happy with their life (which is about as rare as seeing a leprechaun talking to a fairy while riding a unicorn), I feel a mix of emotions. Amazement that they have reached a level of self-actualization that most people don’t, joy that they have found happiness, […]

Catechism classes, as I recall them, were usually followed by attending mass, which most of us found mind-numbingly boring – and of course, gave us an excuse to talk and fool around. I remember telling my friend how creepy the life-sized statues of saints were, and pointed at a particularly nightmare-worthy one, to which my […]

I called a friend last night for relationship advice – knowing, of course, exactly what her advice would be. The problem with problems is that we already know the answer; we either want to be validated, or don’t like the solution and hope for an easier way out. An hour later she called me…for relationship […]

Most companies do inventory at the end of the year. I, like many people, do my own inventory, which I call “counting my grievan-blessings.” I’ll explain. I usually begin by being thankful for the blessings in my life, like, “Thank you for my car,” to which a voice in my head will add, “even though […]

In one of my previous posts I talked about four different therapies, specifically, Psychodynamic, Gestalt, Cognitive-Behavioral, and Behavioral. This week, I’ll be covering the next five therapies. As always, I encourage anyone who is dealing with a mental health problem to seek out therapy – and therapist who melds well with your personality and values. […]

When we find out that someone has a physical illness, there’s a mixture of reactions. There’s sympathy, worry, concern; we may wonder what this person eats on a daily basis, whether he or she exercises, and if there’s a family history of this illness. Ultimately however, there is at least a basic sense of acceptance […]

Bear with me here. Rather than crossing the street to get to the other side, I’m going to take the long way around. Thus, what seems like a post on emotional intelligence will eventually become one. I just need to set up the scene, so to speak. I was recently watching a presentation from a […]

I LOVE auto-correct on texts. Not my own…other people’s. And not because I think perfect spelling and grammar is important (that’s a lie, I do), but because the results are hilarious: Reference: damnyouautocorrect.com Ah I love it. But on to serious things now. Perfectionism, in certain degrees and certain circumstances, is something you want. Struggle […]

Two things to note: 1)  I am not an eavesdropper. I just happen to be extremely attentive and observant. I am part introvert. I can be silent when I really need to be, which allows me to be privy to a lot of conversations. 2) My best friend calls me an “old soul.” “Visually, you […]

In grade 6, a new girl joined our class. She was tall, had blond hair, was very pretty. So naturally, all the girls hated her and all the guys followed her around like awkwardly sheepish sheep, as 12-year-old boys at that time could only be around a woman girl. We all expected her to date […]

Give me an essay, a document to edit, or a LOL wedding speech to write and I will not disappoint you. Ask me to calculate the circumference, volume or whatever of that thingy there, and I’ll change the subject (“Speaking of circumference, did you see that goal last night?”) Just yesterday I was trying to […]

My tendency to listen more than talk has allowed me to be privy to a lot of conversations going on around me. I have this amazing ability to make it look like I’m not listening. Poring over a book. Making it seem like something really interesting is going on with my phone. Staring out the […]