I smoked cigarettes for a lot of years, more than I can bring myself to admit to. So when it comes to giving reasons, or should I say "making excuses" for continuing to suffocate myself, I am a pro.
I've met smokers who claim not to believe the overwhelming evidence that smoking is hazardous ... Views: 2569
("Overcoming guilt" is the second part of our discussion on Ego, "the person we've become" as opposed to "the person we are". If you missed part one you will find it "here"). References to characters are from the author's book, "Conversations with ... Views: 2976
(This essay deals with ego development, or the transformation into “who I’ve become” versus “who I am”. Recognizing this metamorphosis in yourself is critical to your personal growth and precedes rediscovery of your inner adult. References to characters are from the author's book, "Conversations ... Views: 1203
I met the author of the quote that serves as the title of this article the evening of my 40th high school class reunion. We’d spent some time in the same fishbowl all those years ago but in a school of 3,000+ students it’s easy to miss someone. She was talking to my wife while the two of them ... Views: 1458
Symptoms of low self esteem are like symptoms of any other malady; they are indicative of an underlying problem that, unless treated, is likely to get worse before getting better. And as I stated earlier, health self image is your permission to succeed and without it, personal fulfillment and ... Views: 4183
"We cannot choose whether or not to believe; but we can choose what to believe." Unknown
Our personal power is dependent on the actions we do or do not take. And before we do or do not take an action we consult a belief to see if what we are contemplating doing will create mental peace or ... Views: 1014