The Splash of Wisdom

If you are interested in reading this, then you are very likely someone who is trying to not call, text, e-mail, or even contact via Facebook a person that you: - Have broken up with, or has broken up with you - Have determined is abusive - Are highly attracted to, but is not returning your level of interest (for whatever reason) - Have an unhealthy connection or relationship with - Is presently in your life, but you're trying to not act needy with. Through this work, deep feelings might emerge or become triggered while you work on detaching from the person with whom you are having an unhealthy relationship. You will learn new behaviors, ideas, and concepts to use as tools to help support you in your process. The whole point of resisting the urge to call, text, or e-mail is to: Avoid the risk of getting rejected, hurt, and humiliated Give them a chance to feel the loss of you Not put yourself in a position of pursuing someone who doesn't return your level of interest Detach fr...

Life Vest Inside - 

A policeman was heading home after a long, hard day on patrol. He had dealt with a whole succession of difficult people, and a mountain of frustrating paperwork. All he wanted at this point was to kick back, unwind, enjoy some peace and quiet, and maybe watch a few innings of baseball on TV. But, as he neared home, he was startled by a vehicle that came careening around a sharp curve and narrowly missed his squad car. As the car passed within a few inches of him, the other driver shouted “Pig!” The police officer was suddenly energized. He slammed on brakes, all set to turn his squad car around and head off in hot pursuit. But as he rounded the curve, … he ran head-on into a large pig that was standing in the middle of the road! It’s a lesson we learn early in life if we’re lucky: don’t assume! No matter how confident we are in our understanding of the issue. No matter how certain of another’s reasoning or motives. No matter how obvious the point may be to us. Effective communication i...