I am writing this on location in the heat of Tennessee. There are two things I’ve concluded on this vacation so far – I love my Garmin and I frequently entertain the idea of selling my son to the gypsies. I choose gypsies just because that’s what my Mom used to say. My Mom also used to say “Son …
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To the Mind that is Still, the Whole Universe Surrenders
“To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders.” - Lao Tzu How much is too much when it comes to emotion? Many people fear emotional implosion or explosion. Some fear a complete disintegration of the ego – control is necessary to hide and tame one’s inner demons lest they tear you …
Orange Crush… and Other Moments That Change Your Life
The longer I’ve been in social work and psychotherapy, the less I hear that surprises me and the more things strike me as truly poignant. One statement and, more often, one metaphor can say it all. Case in point is a recent exchange I had with a patient being treated for brain cancer: I asked …
