Let’s say that you’re someone who doesn’t readily let people get too close to you.  However, you are in a state of pain that is so great, you are compelled to let someone else in so that they can help you.  That is a good thing, because it can speed up the process of healing.  […]

Whenever we are in a state of healing, be it physically, mentally, emotionally or spiritually, we usually are dependent on others.  We need other human beings, and that can be a difficult proposition in itself, for many reasons.  Doubtless, there have been times in life when independence was a definite advantage.  But when we are […]

The Sufi’s say pain is the doorway to God.  While all of us might not be in that same place of awareness, it’s not too hard to understand where the Sufis are coming from. Let’s face it.  Most of the time, pain brings us to our knees, regardless of whether the nature of the pain […]

When you think back on my blog entries so far in 2009, you’ll recall that January’s theme was Change, and February’s theme was Love.  In March, I am going to focus on … Pain. Each of us has experienced various types of pain in our lives, whether it was of a physical, emotional, mental or […]

During the past few weeks, I have talked about the essential roles that Trust and Forgiveness play in our lives.  This week, I want to talk about the third essential: Acceptance. After a slew of tragic circumstances and poor choices in my life, I finally learned how to reclaim my ability to trust.  Trust led […]