As a psychotherapist, I have found a very strong distinction between people (the relationship part mentioned in the title will come shortly). The two main categories of people are “It’s all my fault” and “It’s all your fault.” There are a few people who understand that we need to share … [Read more...]
Mountains and Mole Hills
Please Note: This post follows the idiom: “Don’t make mountains out of mole hills.” I have a gift for making mole hills. My lack of a detail-oriented brain leads me to being in situations where I miss something. Fortunately, my male-problem-solving brain can find it fun to solve issues that … [Read more...]
An Important Tip for 2021 (Plus: Why Therapy can Suck)
I fully believe that a psychotherapist can only be as good as their client. I have seen many people experience wonderful growth while they see me and it ultimately came down to them putting in the work. No matter what I do, what really matters is the work they’re willing to put into their own … [Read more...]
Story: What Happens to Old Christmas Trees
John knew his young daughter, Gracie, loved Christmas, so when he was outside shovelling it didn’t really faze him that she was over petting the old Christmas tree that was near the curb waiting to be taken away. He also didn’t really think much about it when she moved on and started petting the … [Read more...]
Why Santa Doesn’t Give Pets
It’s never easy losing someone you love, but it’s particularly difficult the month before Christmas. Normally Jimmy loved this time of year, but nothing was able to help him get over losing his best friend. Charlie had been there since he was born and now that Jimmy was seven, this was the first … [Read more...]
You Can Be Better
**My official Christmas book, The Happy Squire: Christmas Stories to Encourage & Inspire, is a FREE download until tomorrow night, Dec 14. The following is a new story for the sequel. Michael Jr. was getting increasingly frustrated with humanity (and probably not the only one). Over his … [Read more...]
A New Short Story
Find other short stories like this one in The Happy Squire: Christmas Stories to Encourage & Inspire on Amazon – FREE Download Thursday Dec 10-14. Stop Complaining! “Would you pleeaaassssse stop complaining!” shouted the snowman whose patience was clearly exhausted. “Every year it’s the … [Read more...]
Be Open to Opportunities (How I met Rita Carrey)
Rita Carrey graciously did the forward to my Christmas book, The Happy Squire: Christmas Stories to Encourage & Inspire, free download Dec 10-14 on Amazon (yes, that’s a promotional moment). Her motto is “Be open to opportunities,” and it has served her well (and really benefited me). In her … [Read more...]
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