Empowering people to make strengthening choices
I wrote about Eduardo in my last blog post. How is it that some he can live in a place of such, joy, abundance, goodwill? Was he born that way? Was he fortunate to be born into an incredible family? Is he of a stronger character or constitution than most of us? What accounts for […]
Most people don’t think of themselves as emotionally immature. And yet many of us find ourselves stuck in familiar patterns–reacting defensively, avoiding responsibility, or feelings overwhelmed by situations we don’t fully understand. Emotional maturity isn’t something you have or don’t have. It develops in stages. In this article, I’ll share a simple framework I’ve developed […]
Hal hated Charlie, everything about him, from his knowing sneer to his rolling swagger. When he saw him enter the restaurant with Keith, he wished fervently he could get away and considered getting up and walking out of the breakfast meeting, without a word to either of his two former partners. But then he garnered his faculties and decided to accept this reality. He would choose how to respond, and his choice would be to be cordial and cooperative. He felt a surge of strength as he realized that handling himself in a dignified manner with both these men would be a bigger personal victory than if he met with Keith alone.
