GO AHEAD…GIVE UP (REVISED)

“If someone seriously wants to be a part of your life, they will seriously make an effort to be in it.”
-Unknown

If you’re read my previous articles on this site, you’ll notice that one thing I always stress on is never giving up on anything that’s a passion and close to your heart no matter how many obstacles come in your way. But are there exceptions to that philosophy? Are there instances when giving up will actually be advantageous?

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SELFISHNESS – THE GOOD SIDE (REVISED)

“When you say ‘yes’ to others, make sure you’re not saying ‘no’ to yourself.”
-Paulo Cohelo

When is it good to be selfish?

Caring for and assisting others is no doubt, an admirable quality. Without that aspect of humanity, the world would never move forward.

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WOUNDS (WHAT DO PHYSICAL WOUNDS AND EMOTIONAL WOUNDS HAVE IN COMMON?)

Physical wounds and emotional wounds share more in common than you may think. We can’t bury our emotional abuse and hope it goes away. It does not and that emotional abuse will surface again.

GO AHEAD, GIVE UP – (REVISED)

“If someone seriously wants to be a part of your life, they will seriously make an effort to be in it.”
-Unknown

If you’re read my previous articles on this site, you’ll notice that one thing I always stress on is never giving up on anything that’s a passion and close to your heart no matter how many obstacles try to stop you. But are there exceptions to that philosophy? Are there instances when giving up will actually be advantageous?

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DNRS – PART 1 – INTRODUCTION

“There is no reality, only perception. Identify the filters through which you view the world.”
-Dr. Phil

What is Dynamic Neural Retraining System (DNRS)? Founded by Annie Hopper, a limbic system rehabilitation specialist, DNRS claims to be a neuroplasticity-based treatment method for chronic illnesses, some physical and some psychological.

If we break it down, neuroplasticity is basically the functioning of different networks in our brains. These networks allow the brain to grow (or shrink), organize, direct and redirect depending on the environment we’re in at any given time.

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CUTTING THE APRON STRINGS

“Tied to apron strings, dreams forget to fly!”
-Orion

The noblest thoughts we can have is wanting to help someone, especially when we’re personally not gaining anything from it. Help is what takes humanity forward. Help is what keeps everyone going as we all need it at many stages of our lives.

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Self-Care

“When you say ‘yes’ to others, make sure you’re not saying ‘no’ to yourself.”
-Paulo Cohelo

When is it good to be selfish?

Caring for others and helping them is no doubt, an admirable quality in everyone. Without that aspect of humanity, the world would never move forward.

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MENTAL REBOOT – 2

“I always REMINDED myself that this wasn’t exactly where I was meant to be, but pit stops are okay on the road of life, aren’t they?
-Lena Dunham

I explained in my last post how I would go over some more techniques which allow us to step back in troubled times and mentally reboot ourselves when our minds get cluttered. Here are some more tips that might help you stop and smell the roses momentarily.

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GO AHEAD…GIVE UP

“If someone seriously wants to be a part of your life, they will seriously make an effort to be in it.”
-Unknown

If you’re read my previous articles on this site, you’ll notice that one thing I always stress on is never giving up on anything that’s a passion and close to your heart no matter how many obstacles try to stop you. But are there exceptions to that philosophy? Are there instances when giving up will actually be advantageous?

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SENSITIVITY

OUR DAILY WISDOM WORD TODAY IS SENSITIVITY.  “BEING SENSITIVE” CAN BE BOTH POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE.  WHEN I THINK OF SENSITIVITY, I DO THINK OF MYSELF BEING OVERLY SENSITIVE.  IT IS HARD WHEN YOU ARE SENSITIVE AS A CHILD, AND PERHAPS YOU GREW UP WITH A PARENT WHO WAS NOT SENSITIVE BY NATURE.  THIS DESCRIBES MY … Read more

SUICIDE & STAYING SAFE

“If you were born, you have a purpose. If you lived to be a certain age, you have a purpose. If you’re a human being, you have a purpose. Don’t kill the quest of finding out that purpose prematurely.”
-Unknown

Amidst everything going one, I’ll going to take the liberty of keeping this post shorter than usual.

There is one difference between this post and my other posts. I have not one but two messages of advice for readers.

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APRON STRINGS AND HELP

“Tied to apron strings, dreams forget to fly!”
-Orion

The noblest thoughts we can have is wanting to help someone, especially when we’re personally not gaining anything from it. Help is what takes humanity forward. Help is what keeps everyone going as we all need it at many stages of our lives.

But is there a limit to that? Does there come a stage when it’s time to let go; when it’s time to cut the apron strings? According me to, yes there is.

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ADVICE

How do we know when we are getting “good advice”?  Does advice have to come from a licensed therapist, or psychiatrist? If  you choose to go to a friend or family member, it really is best to get advice from someone close to you?  The answers to these questions are yes, all are generally true.  … Read more

Self-care

“When you say ‘yes’ to others, make sure you’re not saying ‘no’ to yourself.” -Paulo Cohelo This quote by Brazilian songwriter and author Paulo Cohelo is very important to remember, especially when caring for loved ones. Before we set out to make anyone else happy, we must make sure we’re happy. That will allow us … Read more