I have this thing. When I am faced with a situation that makes me angry but I don't feel comfortable around the other person involved, I will simply do my best to ignore it. If this unfortunate interaction is in person, then I will suddenly go completely silent while hives appear on my neck and… Continue reading Beyond the Reading: Breaking Old Patterns
Tag: Psychology
Beyond the Reading: Seeking Closure
In the simplest terms, closure is that feeling you get when you have finally accomplished something. It has all come to an end and you are awash with relief, contentment, or even a quiet calm. Sometimes closure can involve a need to have answers to questions that would otherwise go unanswered. Today's reading was urging… Continue reading Beyond the Reading: Seeking Closure
Beyond the Reading: Empowered & Assertive
Today's reading brought a message of self-empowerment. We are to be more confident, stronger in our convictions, willing to do what it takes to get our voice heard. We need to step into our own power, believe in ourselves, and finally break free from what is holding us back. But Warrell (2015) says it best,… Continue reading Beyond the Reading: Empowered & Assertive
Beyond the Reading: Breaking a Cycle
Today's reading encourages us to recognize when we are in a cycle. While it may seem obvious to other people when we exhibit a pattern of reacting to people, places, and things in a certain way, we may not recognize it in ourselves. While breaking the cycle is hard, realizing that we are in one,… Continue reading Beyond the Reading: Breaking a Cycle
Beyond the Reading: Shocking Moments
We've all been there. Someone hits us with some news that just leaves us wide-eyed and unblinking. These shocking moments (WTF moments are what we personally call them) are few and far between but when they happen, oh boy do we need some time to recover. Today's reading prepares us for some news that is… Continue reading Beyond the Reading: Shocking Moments
Midnight Crab Oracle 