Making Requests and Communicating Needs
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Making Requests and Communicating Needs

“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” Maya Angelou Have you ever felt discouraged when trying to convey your message to a loved one who misunderstands your request? At the root of many power struggles are unmet needs. Our choice of words and tone of voice may actually push the…

Is Seeking a Soul-mate Helpful or Harmful?
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Is Seeking a Soul-mate Helpful or Harmful?

A soul-mate can be defined as a romantic partner able to connect and identify with your authentic self. Some people believe that the soul has three parts: the mind, will and emotions. This would mean that a soul-mate is able to connect with your deepest thoughts, share similar dreams/goals/desires and accept your feel about all…

Marriage on the Rocks…Not a Very Tasty Drink!
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Marriage on the Rocks…Not a Very Tasty Drink!

Marriage is a relationship that is both radical, and logical.  To think that two people could live out their lives, together, under one roof for the rest of their lives could certainly be considered a radical step.  However, it is also a logical one, when we think of how monogamous relationships allow for a certain…

Living in Joy & Abundance: An Interview w/ Violette Clark
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Living in Joy & Abundance: An Interview w/ Violette Clark

  Have you ever met someone who seems to be living their life in abundance and joy?  Someone who is authentically expressing themselves creatively?  Someone who is gratitude, funky fun, and full-on mojo all wrapped up in a person who you could hang out with for hours and hours and never run out of things…

From Anxiety to Gratitude on Independence Day
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From Anxiety to Gratitude on Independence Day

This 4th of July my husband and went to see the fires works show downtown Raleigh, NC on Fayetteville Street. We parked on a side street where the towering buildings stood above the promise of fun. As we moved slowly through the dense crowd, I processed thoughts moving through my head: the population growth of…

The Stigma of Living with a Mental Illness
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The Stigma of Living with a Mental Illness

During my first course in Psychology my professor said, “If you are living with a loved one with a mental illness—they may be making you feel like you are going crazy.” Even the word “crazy” can be associated with disgrace for someone who struggling to accept a mental health diagnosis.  I want to encourage you…