A Lumpy Rug

A Lumpy Rug

We have all heard and probably have used the idiom of “sweeping something under the rug”. Sometimes we reference it in literal cleaning terms; we may not have had time to do a full cleaning so we just moved some dirt around in such a way that it is unseen....
Comfortably Numb

Comfortably Numb

“Numb: Deprived of the power to feel…Emotionally unresponsive; indifferent” Many people come into counseling because they feel that they need to make a big change in a relationship and are not sure which course of action they should take.  Often...
Nature vs Nurture

Nature vs Nurture

I often wonder about human behaviors and why some people do certain things and why other people don’t do those same things. Is it nature? Is it nurture? Or some combination of both? Why are some people able to overcome tremendous life obstacles but others are...

Share With Others

Sharing doesn’t come easy for most people. Watch a group of toddlers and it will make you think that the human condition is hardwired to not share.  I love the scene in “Finding Nemo” where the pelicans all say “mine, mine, mine!” Yes...
None Of Us Are Perfect

None Of Us Are Perfect

When we talk about body image and female perfection, nothing quite fits the picture like Barbie. She has been the ideal for decades within little girl circles. Her hair, her clothes, her car and even her guy are perfect. Except her feet. Those are just weird. Barbie...

Being Grateful For What We Have

According to Google, the word grateful means “feeling or showing appreciation of kindness; thankful.” The word gratitude means “the quality of being thankful; ready to show appreciation for and to return kindness.” Why do we all struggle with...