I want to be the President of the United States! Well, not exactly, but I want to be like our current president, Barack Obama: Calm under pressure. Smooth in transition. Poised for whatever comes my way. "How is it that you can always stay so calm?" A colleague asked me this directly after learning that I would … Continue reading What Poise Looks Like
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Envy: The Emotion Kept Secret | Psychology Today
This was a great piece on Envy! The bottom line is, you cannot disguise it as something else. When you set up roadblocks for others, the truth is highly visible. Envy has to do with feeling unhappy about the success of someone else, or about what they have and, at the same time, secretly feeling … Continue reading Envy: The Emotion Kept Secret | Psychology Today
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Beulah J. Sharpe: the g.o.a.t.
The decision by the executives at Tylon to refuse to sell the old machines to the workers created a need for additional funding. The second blow was one that I hate to even speak about, and it did not make the article (above). Now it is time to tell this part of the story!
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What the Lord’s Prayer Taught Me About Happiness
The Purpose of Prayer The Lord's Prayer is the one of the most commonly recited passages of the Bible and arguably the least practiced. I've played a lot of basketball in my lifetime. Every middle school, high school and college game was preceded by this prayer in the huddle. As well, it was a ritual … Continue reading What the Lord’s Prayer Taught Me About Happiness
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How I Learned To Overcome Disappointment
One thing is for certain: in this life, you can only do that which is in your own power to do. You cannot snap your fingers and spark world peace, or stop crime and pestilence. You certainly cannot end world hunger, dissolve massive weather systems, or stop a tsunami after an earthquake has parted the … Continue reading How I Learned To Overcome Disappointment
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Yes, I’m a Bigamist, and Proud of It!
My name is Joan and I am a BIGAMIST. A professional athlete and a pop icon fought for the sole rights to my livelihood, totally unbeknownst to them! Married to inspiration from the two, I've been forever branded as a two-timer, but I only cheat with men named Michael. What does it mean to be … Continue reading Yes, I’m a Bigamist, and Proud of It!
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Emotional Abuse: Identifying the Signs, Breaking the Cycle
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Disclaimer: This post was written from a female’s perspective because the author was writing from personal experience. The piece is informative, but in most ways therapeutic for the writer.
The Breakdown
Emotional abuse is difficult to detect with the untrained eye. The wounds are deep and continually reopened. The abuser usually knows all of your deepest secrets, fears, and passions. He knows your strengths, your weaknesses, and your heart’s desire. He desperately needs you to need him! No matter what you ask of the abuser, those requests will positively remain unanswered. Emotional abusers may be both men and women. Regardless, if you think you are in an abusive relationship, the first thing you must do is identify the signs.
Typically, the abused will endure the pain over a long period of time, and may often try unsuccessfully, to put an end to the vicious cycle. My memoir, Broken Glass, tells the…
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Married to Jezebel: It’s All About Control
I don't know. Maybe there's a sign on my forehead that says "Advice Columnist" or something. Not that I mind (it's quite flattering actually), but it seems lately that women come to me in droves either posing this question, or telling stories of being enthralled in a heated debate about it: "Why do women stay...?" … Continue reading Married to Jezebel: It’s All About Control
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Jezebel Spirit: It’s All About Control
Jezebel Spirit The Jezebel spirit is running rampant in marriages, and maybe there's a sign on my forehead that says "Advice Columnist" or something. Not that I mind (it's quite flattering actually), but it seems lately that women come to me in droves either posing this question: "Why do women stay...?" As I listen to … Continue reading Jezebel Spirit: It’s All About Control
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Strained Relationships With Your Children: Here’s the Solution (Pt. 2)
I'VE HAD AN EPIPHANY! The 5 Love languages do not only apply to romantic relationships...they apply to parents and children too! Well, of course it wasn't my original idea. Dr. Gary Chapman explains it all in The Five Love Languages of Children. I just feel so enlightened because if his findings are true, that would … Continue reading Strained Relationships With Your Children: Here’s the Solution (Pt. 2)
