Interrupting The Buck Passing Blame Game

When things get difficult my personal default is to blame me first and then work towards averting the deep want to blame everyone and everything outside of myself and rage against the injustice of what is being done.   This pattern, which I know is not just mine alone, keeps me firmly ensconced in the…

Getting Your Needs Met

Ending relationships can be one of the most difficult – and avoided – things to do, especially for those who are empathetic and are painted with the people pleasing brush, it requires us to own our needs and act with integrity and… the worst of all, risk hurting someone else….  I remember clearly at age…

The Illusion of Control

“Life is a balance of holding on and letting go” Rumi   I have a confession which for those who know me will be unsurprising.   I like to be ‘in control’ in my life.  I like to know what I’m doing, I like to have a plan, I’m a big fan of lists and…