“We have to talk,” she says, I hear: “You need to listen to me,” She has no problem talking, I have a problem listening, I’m used to sounding off, I relish sharing my thoughts, Listening is a challenge, To open my ears and especially my heart, To accept...
reconciliation
Are You Perfect?
I’m a shining bell My perfection protects me Nothing can penetrate My inside is pitch black My shell gets cracked Brokenness opens me I’m no longer perfect Light enters the crack I become enlightened My heart swells My ears open I see with new eyes My mind expands My...
The Marriage of Marcie Monkey and Titus Turtle
A lively monkey and a quiet turtle fell deeply in love and married Marcie Monkey respected her turtle for being calm, cool, and collected Titus Turtle adored his monkey for her exuberance and excitement In time, Marcie complained her turtle didn’t share his feelings...
My New Year’s Resolution
To blame no one but myself, To take full responsibility For everything I’ve said or done, Thought or felt, Wow!
Overcoming Criticism
Joan’s Cape Cod cottage was nearly finished. This second home fulfilled her dream. Joan longed to retire to this cozy cottage at the end of her Information Technology career. She grew more excited every day as her new home approached completion. There was a...
The Christmas Spirit: Divided by Politics or United by God? 12/20/2012
“Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation…” Matthew 12:25 The presidential election is over and Barack Obama has been re-elected. Many of us are happy and filled with energy. Many of us are sad and dispirited. All of us, however, suffer from this...
Just When You Thought It Wouldn’t Happen
Is the Law of Attraction Paradoxical? Have you ever given up hoping for something you wanted to happen only to have it happen? Were you delighted and surprised? I have been when this happened to me. What bothered me, however, was that I couldn’t figure out why it did...
My Father Neglected Me!
Kristen came to therapy for help with bouts of depression, especially when she had gained a few pounds. During counseling she said that her father left her mother when Kristen was one and a half. He left his wife to marry another woman with whom he started a second...
The Truth on Changing Your Life Now, WTWG 1050 AM, with Dr. Doug & Ernestine Hendricks
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...
Listening with New Ears
“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...
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CD1: Financial Infidelity & Money
CD2: Is my Partner the Right Person for Me?
CD3: To Stay or Not to Stay: Considerations before Divorcing
CD4: Stop Arguing for the Sake of Your Relationship
The Love Quiz
