What are the Stories You Tell Yourself?

What are the Stories you Tell Yourself?   The Stories you Tell Yourself Do the Stories Serve you Well?   The stories we tell ourselves are happening all the time. We all tell ourselves stories. But, do they serve us well, or do they harm us? Stop now and again and pay attention to the silent words going on in your mind.   Do the Stories Serve you Well?   Do the stories serve you well? You may think they do, however, most of...

Why we Feel Anger Towards Those we Love. Part 3

  Why we Feel Anger Towards Those we Love.   Why I was often felt angry, was because deep down, at the bottom of my being, I was afraid of losing control of my world. There was the fear that if that happened I would lose everything. I would be proven to be a fool, thus I would not be loved or accepted by anyone ever again. Often times I misunderstood a person or a situation. I had to learn to be more open and honest about what I was...

Why we Feel Anger Towards Those we Love Part 2

   We Learn as Babies How to Get What we Want Feeling Anger Seems to Give us Power Feeling anger seems to give us power. We learn as babies how to get what we want. For example, if we cry and raise a big fuss then we get picked up, fed, cuddled and taken care of. As we get a bit older we cry harder, yell and scream, stomp our feet and say “no” when we are told what to do.  Sometimes we end up getting our own way. Maybe mom, dad, or our...

Why we Feel Anger Towards Those we Love. Part 1

    Is There Room for Anger in a Loving Relationship?   Feeling anger towards those we love is not always a good idea. It is also a difficult topic to discuss. However, it is part of our human reality. But is there room for anger in love? Yes and no, anger is a human emotion, so yes, of course we get angry at times. It is normal to feel angry at our loved ones. Anger can range from slight irritation to full blown rage. Many things can...