Because accepting others as they are is vital to our over all well-being and contentment (See my post, “Five Good Reasons For Accepting People as They Are”), I have found it helpful to formulate acceptance intentions to follow and review...
I am always exploring the connections between our feelings and emotions, behavior patterns and our propensity to control—or not control–others and outcomes. Certain control catalysts are quite clear—fear, anger, anxiety, for...
Many parents pressure their children to follow the same paths they followed, or ones that they believe are “best” for them, particularly with regard to education and vocation decisions, religious choices, and cultural and social activities...
There are vital links or connections between acceptance, expectations, and the need to control. That’s why they are such an integral part of the discourse on this blog and in my book, Losing Control, Finding Serenity: How the Need to Control...
In these highly divisive, hectic, and chaotic times, accepting others as they are is more vital than ever to our overall well being and contentment. (See my post, “Five Good Reasons for Accepting People as They Are”). This is confirmed by...
I’ve previously shared two keys to enhancing the love flow on Valentine’s Day: *Accepting your love one as they are, and *Moderating the expectations you have of them. In this post I would like to expand on the importance of “love acceptance” and...
Because of their importance to my serenity, I annually review and update my intentions for letting go of control. Such intentions are highly effective in reducing our need or compulsion to control others and things. Below are my intentions for...
Anger usually breeds controlling actions that are harmful to others and us, whether it be harsh words, divisive actions, or retaliation. We all too often become obsessed, possessed—and even recessed! It is therefore important to find ways in...
One of the main purposes of this blog is to demonstrate the harms of excessive control in all areas of our lives, the benefits of letting go of control and how to do it. In that regard, my posts (and book) examine the many facets of the control...
I think most people (myself included) take vacations to take a break from their busy, and at times hectic and stressful lives. Vacations give us the opportunity to spend unhurried quality time with friends and family, or just simply to lay...
There’s a good reason why dogs are considered “man’s best friend.” They offer us unconditional acceptance! Even when we’re mad at them or mistreat them, they accept us–often with a wagging tale! Now with...
