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Why do I always react like this?
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Why do I always react like this? Dec 14, 2025

Have you heard of the "seven deadly sins"?

If you grew up Catholic, you probably have, and you know what they are: lust, sloth, anger, pride, envy, greed, and gluttony.

At some point in the Enneagra...

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wtf Barbie?? Jul 28, 2023

Who here saw or is seeing the new Barbie movie?? This monologue below is apparently from the film.

I'm so disappointed. :(

Why am I disappointed? Because: It still focuses on *others* expectations. ...

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Word of the Year 2023 - What's Yours? Dec 21, 2022

Greetings Friends,

Do you have a "Word of the Year" for 2023?Ā  Many of my clients have one.Ā  They often bring up their "word" inĀ our sessions together (at any time of the year).

Their wordĀ is someth...

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Being Brave and Courageous. Apr 08, 2022

Being brave and courageous.Ā  What does that even mean, to ā€œbe braveā€?

I’m not talking about being ballsy or throwing all caution to the wind.Ā  To explain the difference, a little story for you.

I wa...

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