During a few therapy sessions this week, a common theme emerged: low self-esteem. It’s not an uncommon topic among my clients, but along with it, I happened to notice something else; a reluctance to acknowledge or claim what was rightfully his/hers. Which brought to mind the image of a child, clutching a favorite toy, twisting… Read More
Do you find yourself holding on to things past their expiration date? It’s only one day…one week. I’m sure it’s still good. We have a hard time letting go. There is a part of us that knows that it can make us sick…yet we tell ourselves that the date is just an arbitrary thing…and that… Read More
“Ask your uncle…” “Ask your teacher…” “Ask your pastor…” Are these as familiar to you as they are to me? In my culture, there is an almost constant call to refer to someone in authority. And while there is very real merit there, the encouragement to listen to one’s own desires, needs, and wants is sometimes sadly… Read More
During my school days, I was quite involved in athletics. Among the events I participated in was the 4×100 relay race (I was also a spectator of this sport). There were specific rules: the baton had to be changed from one runner to the other within a certain zone. If you didn’t pass the baton… Read More
As you survey everything around you, you feel a tinge of something… You have everything you want, everything you need… or do you?? There is still something missing. On the outside, you look all put together. This is how it has always been. Your face compensates for how you feel inside, and it does not… Read More
