Category Archives: Books
Five Losing Strategies in Relationships
In his book, The New Rules of Marriage, prominent family therapist, Terrence Real lists common strategies many people use in relationships that actually reduce the odds of getting what you want from your partner. Can you identify with any of these? 1. Needing to … Continue reading
Is the Universe Friendly?
I’m reading a book called The Trance of Scarcity: Stop Holding Your Breath and Start Living Your Life by Victoria Castle. This book calls into question a central story most of us living in American culture have internalized: (1) I … Continue reading
Reality Slap
I recently read Dr. Russ Harris’s book, The Reality Slap: How to Find Fulfillment When Life Hurts. This is a wonderful book for anyone who is dealing with the emotional aftermath of being “slapped” by a life experience that is … Continue reading
The Power of Vulnerability
Vulnerability is an unavoidable part of life, yet most people have no idea what to do with it. University of Houston professor, Dr. Brene Brown, has a very powerful message about vulnerability in this excellent TED talk. I have referred many of … Continue reading
The Five Things You Cannot Change
I just read David Richo’s book, The Five Things We Cannot Change: And the Happiness We Find by Embracing Them. The focus of the book are five “truths” one should attempt to accept in life: 1. Everything changes and ends. 2. … Continue reading
