We often cannot see that we have choice to be angry or not. No matter what happens we always have choice. The hurt we experience sometimes keeps us at a distance from responsible choices. We can move through the pain of a changing relationship much more rapidly when we remember that we are never without choice. It's okay to feel angry. It is also important to remember that no one can "make" you angry. That is only and always a choice. The psychological importance of working through … [Read more...]
CelebrateLove.com asks, ‘Angry?’
January 25, 2013 by
Only one thing activates, then converts the negative energy of anger into positive energy... intention. The intention must be to do something different; something that works. When you discover that what you have been doing isn't working, the only logical thing to do is to do something different. Make that transition as soon as you can. When we disagree or become angry, our relationship can often become "temporarily out of order." Arguments that bring anger to the boiling point are … [Read more...]
Truth or Dare: Are you an Addict in Denial? – WOMEN in RECOVERY
September 28, 2012 by
Truth or Dare! Let's begin with the Big Question: Are you an Addict in Denial? Denial and Addiction: Becoming Aware of the Inner Voice that Leads to Self-Destruction Anyone who has been around 12-Step programs for any length of time has inevitably heard the old saying “Denial is more than a river in Egypt.” Indeed, when it comes to addictive behaviors of any sort, denial is definitely a whole lot more than a slogan. It is often the underlying dynamic that … [Read more...]
