Slowly, slowly, catch the monkey.
As the number of studies increased, it became clear that writing was a far more powerful tool for healing than anyone had ever imagined.
Conversations are like dances. Two people effortlessly move in step with one another, usually anticipating the other person's next move. If one of the dancers moves in an unexpected direction, the other typically adapts and builds on the new approach. As with dancing, it is often difficult to tell who is leading and who is following in that the two people are constantly affecting each other. And once the dance begins, it is almost impossible for one person to singly dictate the couple's movement.
The emotional findings, then, suggest that to gain the most benefit from writing about life’s traumas, acknowledge the negative but celebrate the positive.
The act of not discussing or confiding the event with another may be more damaging than having experienced the event per se.
Holding back our thoughts, feelings and behaviors can place people at risk for minor and major diseases.
Human relationships are not rocket science--the are far, far more complicated
Anger is a choice, as well as a habit. It is a learned reaction to frustration, in which you behave in ways that you would rather not. In fact, severe anger is a form of insanity. You are insane whenever you are not in control of your behavior. Therefore, when you are angry and out of control, you are temporarily insane.
Summits are best at dealing with problems, where the need for action is urgent and the range of possible actions limited. They are less good at dealing with opportunities.
I am always late on principle, my principle being that punctuality is the thief of time.
Robert Plant was always my favorite singer-and hes said nice things about me, you know.