Advice in Love Relationships

At our next appointment Scott and Karen said they were doing better in their marriage. They were spending more time together. They had begun to take walks early in the morning and were watching movies like they used to do.
Karen said, “In spite of our improvement there are still times when I don’t feel good about myself. I fall back into being submissive. I don’t like it when I do that. Is there something that I can do to help me with those times?”
“There is,” …

There are times when I have been skeptical about the Law of Attraction and whether it really works. First, I learned that the Law did not work on my timetable but that did not mean it didn’t work. I had to recognize that my focus on myself was getting in my way. Selfishly, I want what I want when I want it. The simple truth I have learned is that my selfishness (my ego) is the source of all my pain, frustration, anger, disappointment, and sorrow.
I had …

“There is no blessedness anywhere until impatience is sacrificed; and the sacrifice means the development of endurance, the practice of forbearance, and the creation of a new and gentler habit.” – James Allen, Byways of Blessedness
My daughter, Mary (names changed for privacy), had to climb a tall mountain to have her first child at the age of 43 following four miscarriages. Her pregnancy was diagnosed within a week of conception, and for the first time she immediately was given Progesterone early enough to prevent another miscarriage. Mary lived …

“Being ignorant is not so much a shame as being unwilling to learn.”Benjamin Franklin
Kristen and William came to see me because they were on the verge of divorcing and had not yet been married one year. They were in their thirties. Kristen was about to start styling hair on week-ends as well as during the week so she could better support herself when divorced. She explained there was no reason to spend their week-ends together because there was no fun or enjoyment between them. William agreed.
I asked …

You can change your life no matter how old you are by recognizing the mistaken beliefs (dysfunctional mindsets) that limit you and your relationships.
You have to replace those mistaken beliefs with truths (functional mindsets).
It is not enough to have these new ideas or truths in you thoughts. You must hold them in your heart.
Ernestine Hendricks, the hostess on WTWG 1050 AM, and I discuss examples from my life and from my work with clients.

If you want prosperity believe in your heart in the goal you want. Want for everyone what you want for yourself– wealth, a love relationship, better health or whatever you desire instead of buying into scarcity. Return more in service value than you are paid in cash value. When you do these things you will realize your goal and increase the prosperity of others.

“There are two ways to live your life—one is as though nothing is a miracle, the other is as though everything is a miracle.”—Albert Einstein

John and Laura came to me for help with their marriage. They complained about problems communicating with each other.
During our first meeting I asked Laura, “What’s causing you the most pain?”
“I’m depressed and lonely,” she said. I saw a tear in the corner of her eye.
“Tell me more about it,” I asked. “What’s depressing you and making you lonely?”
“John’s so busy with his …

Listen To This: Giving & Receiving: Ernestine Hendricks with Dr. Doug, WTWG. Do you allow others to run you? Have to continue to give gifts when they are not appreciated? Is it selfish to expect someone else to live by your values and your agenda? Do you expect someone to give you something back when you give them a gift? Do you know that expectations can be premeditated resentments? Rather than focusing on what you don’t have you can pray: “God help me want what I have.”

“Times are hard,” I said. “I’ve never worried so much about money. I keep asking myself if we’re going to make it!”
“I know,” He replied. “Times like these try men’s souls–you find out what you’re made of.”
“I would willingly work but I need a job!” I stated.
“It’s hard for most people,” He replied. “Many are counting on food banks and food stamps. Their houses are upside down with more debt than value.”
“I’m frustrated with Washington,” I continued. “Neither the President nor Congress are helping. The …

Has Christmas been lost to commercialism? To Santa Claus and expectations about gifts? To the stress of getting the right present, sending cards, decorating the tree and your house, fixing a meal that everyone enjoys? Have we lost the birth of Jesus Christ and His message for the world? Are we focused on what other people think of us– like the gift we gave?
Do you realize that your idea of God will determine your life? That who you are is more powerful than what you …