Thinks I find along the way
Men have emotions that are vivid and deep, yet they are subtly discouraged from showing and sharing them. This harms their lives by hindering the depth of their connections. Source: 5 Things You Should Know About Emotionally Neglected Men
Trust, honesty, respect, open communication, effort, and collaboration are ideal for any relationship, but the journey toward healthier connections begins within ourselves. Source: The Foundation of Healthy Relationships
The Gottmans’ famous “Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse” put marriages at major risk. Source: The 4 Strongest Predictors of Divorce
Often, the lies we whisper to ourselves and our partners are the threads that quietly unravel the love we’ve worked so hard to weave. Source: The 4 Biggest Lies That Destroy Love
This one gots out to my internet friend Raffaello Palandri — somewhere in Chicago you have a fan so big they named a building after you! I know how much you like to take pictures of interesting buildings in Germany — this one is for you…
A priest solemnly hears confessions from dog parishioners
If you’re feeling lonely, using three words can help reduce your stress and build your solitude muscle. Source: 9 Easy Mantras to Crush Your Loneliness
If you want to change your life, you need to recognize and challenge your beliefs. Only then can make different choices. Source: How I Changed My Life by Becoming a Thought Snob – Tiny Buddha
Severing ties with someone can be a painful, difficult process. Paul Simon’s catchy classic provides inspiration for five categories to consider when taking the steps to separate. Source: 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover
Talking through these signs with your partner is a start to learning more mature ways to cope with conflict and negative emotions. Source: 5 Signs of an Emotionally Immature Romantic Relationship
Benjamin Franklin — ‘So convenient a thing to be a reasonable creature, since it enables one to find or make a reason for every thing one has a mind to do.’
Chop wood. Carry water.
Finding and maintaining meaningful friendships in adulthood can be more difficult than finding romantic love. Source: Why Are Meaningful Adult Friendships So Hard to Come By?
Buddhist psychology is based on a positive view of human nature. Instead of trying to fix our shortcomings, we learn to nurture the parts of ourselves that were never broken. Source: Developing a Rich Inner Life
You can get this beautiful dish at Oberweis! Chocolate peanut butter ice cream, topped with Reese’s peanut butter cup pieces and peanut butter sauce, served in a chocolate dipped waffle bowl. Chicago area only!
To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all. Oscar Wilde. Source: Sunday Quote: to live
California State Senator Scott Wiener responds to his many critics. Source: Silicon Valley Is Coming Out in Force Against an AI-Safety Bill
An intentional response to the climate crisis. Source: Green Death Practices: Sustainability at the End of Life
A post from my new blog Welcome to Notre Dame. Follow me there if you’re a Fighting Irish fan…
Bright, shiny objects! 
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