Tag Archive | control
Friendship
Hello readers, There are many ways to relate to the world and its many planes, material and spiritual. The upheavals we are experiencing as a nation with regards to police brutality, racism, gay marriage are interesting to examine. More than one person has noted that forty or fifty years ago, neighbors knew one another by […]
Boundaries and Loving Relationships: Are Boundaries Perceived Like Pheromones?
Hello readers, I grew up in a family where my mother was an all-powerful, all-encompassing force. You could say that she was formidable. In French, “formidable” means wonderful and awesome. I guess awesome can be overwhelming and frightening too. My father had willingly relinquished his voice and power to her, and my brother, sister, and […]
A Nation Addicted to Fear: Is There Room for Love Here?
Hello readers, As a nation and as individuals, we have all been shaken by the recent violence against the staff and innocent students of Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT. And it is our responsibility as adults, as citizens, parents, and as human beings to reflect on the reasons behind such senseless violence. In […]