Resentment: The Destructive Joy Thief Within C.S. Lewis said, "Getting over a painful experience is much like crossing the monkey bars. You have to let go at some point in order to move forward." Have feelings of resentment decreased the joy in your life? Do you spend a lot of … [Read more...]
The Power of Self-Compassion
The more research I read on self-compassion, the more I realize just how important it truly is. Researcher, author, and psychologist, Kristin Neff, has been studying self-compassion for years and has published many evidence based journal articles on the subject. Neff and other … [Read more...]
Kindness: An essay written by my 15-year-old daughter
In honor of my daughter's 15th birthday, I would like to repost an essay she wrote last year about kindness. Keri is one of the kindest people I know, and I am so grateful she is my daughter. "Kindness is like a spark from a match that creates a forest fire. The forest is a … [Read more...]
Simple Reminders
This image was originally posted here, along with 11 other simple reminders. www.facebook.com/kristinbartoncuthriell … [Read more...]
5 Happy Relationship Must-Haves
Empathy: The ability to accurately see the world through your partner's eyes. You each wear your own set of goggles that were crafted from your DNA mixed with your past life experiences. Empathy is the ability to step outside of yourself and try to put yourself in the world of … [Read more...]