by Karen | Sep 22, 2014 | Differentiation, Self Abandonment
When is productivity destructive? Productivity is destructive when it is a need. There is a difference between doing tasks as they need to be done and the need to be productive. We all know people who describe themselves as “so busy” with a combination of pride and... by Karen | Aug 10, 2014 | Shame, Uncategorized
Childhood sexual abuse takes many forms. It can be anything from inappropriate touch to rape, with an extensive continuum of victimizing behaviors in between. The abusers can be friends, family, or strangers. They are most often not easily identified. Victims of... by Karen | Feb 2, 2014 | Differentiation
The Best of Everything is a movie made in 1959, complete with title song performed by Johnny Mathis. New York Times film critic, Howard Thompson, referred to it as a “handsome but curiously unstimulating drama.” On a superficial level, this is true. It is a... by Karen | Jan 12, 2014 | Anger
Making good use of anger? Come on, really? We are taught from a very young age that anger is wrong and to express anger is even worse. So what the heck am I doing trying to say it can be useful? Stay with me on this one. It makes sense. LESSON ONE: CONTRARY TO WHAT...