We are encumbered by a cultural imperative to value clarity and to have the correct answer. The need to distance ourselves from confusion is mandated… Continue reading The Gift of Confusion
Tag: new thinking
Raising Resilient Children
As parents, no matter how devoted and nurturing we may be, our children often struggle with low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and a host of other… Continue reading Raising Resilient Children
Order our of Chaos—Embracing Uncertainty
The words, order and chaos, are particularly value laden. We tend to embrace order and avoid chaos at all costs. I’ve come to wonder why… Continue reading Order our of Chaos—Embracing Uncertainty
I’ll Be Happy When…
What is the source of happiness? We tend to assume that happiness will come from a future event. It typically depends upon something else happening.… Continue reading I’ll Be Happy When…
The Paradox of Expectations
Beginning a new year often brings forth a review of our expectations and I thought it might be a good idea to briefly examine this… Continue reading The Paradox of Expectations
The Paradox of Expectations
Beginning a new year often brings forth a review of our expectations and I thought it might be a good idea to briefly examine this… Continue reading The Paradox of Expectations
Why New Year’s Resolutions Tend to Fail—And How to Make Them Succeed
At this time of year many of us make New Year’s resolutions that over time wither and fade as we try vainly to transform some… Continue reading Why New Year’s Resolutions Tend to Fail—And How to Make Them Succeed