BlogHide Resteemswhitelightxpress (66)in hive-185836 • 4 days agoEffectuating Major Life Changes Requires Commitment and Dedication!I might have touched on this concept before, but one of the most common reasons for counseling clients to seek my help is that they want to make major changes in their life... but they feel…whitelightxpress (66)in hive-185836 • 5 days agoChange and Releasing the Need to Control EverythingAs a counselor and minister, I get to see a wide variety of situations, brought to me by my clients. Without a doubt, we humans are subjected to all manners of trauma causing situations, and some…whitelightxpress (66)in hive-185836 • 6 days agoManifesting While Using the System, a Little Bit at a Time!Changing the world for the better is such a popular and significant buzzphrase these days. What comes to most people's minds is that our system — social, political, economic — is broken and we…whitelightxpress (66)in hive-185836 • 19 days agoThe Importance of Listening and Observing Without ReactingWith political season in full swing here in the US, we are also moving towards peak "reactivity season," where people throw their opinions onto the bonfire of public debate, often without even…whitelightxpress (66)in hive-185836 • 2 months agoBetter Living: The Many Nuances of TraumaMost people on this planet have suffered some kind of trauma. We're used to thinking of "trauma" in terms of phrases like "blunt trauma to the head," but there are also a myriad variations on…whitelightxpress (66)in hive-185836 • 2 months agoBalanced Living: Boundless Optimism or False Positivity?Some people seem to be eternally cheerful and optimistic no matter what happens in their lives. Their positivity extends so far as to be able to see a broken foot as "an opportunity," rather…whitelightxpress (66)in hive-185836 • 4 months agoEngaging in “Suffering Contests” Doesn't Really Help Anyone!Without a doubt, virtually all people on the planet have experienced some sort of trauma. Something bad happened to us at some point, and we may not have entirely processed the situation because…whitelightxpress (66)in hive-185836 • 4 months agoWhy Do We so Often Ignore Expert Advice?”Experts agree that 80% of people will not read this post!” OK, I just made that up. However, as a counselor, my job is to offer people advice. Or, at the very least, my job is to guide…whitelightxpress (66)in hive-185836 • 4 months agoBetter Life: Loss and Grieving Doesn't Come With a ScheduleYesterday, we said a final goodbye to our beloved family dog. A we navigate our lives with a sudden "empty space" where there previously was a sweet-natured furry companion, we invariably come…whitelightxpress (66)in hive-185836 • 5 months agoThe Challenge of Finding Relaxation in a Non-Stop WorldHow often do we get a chance to just ”retreat?” To completely shut down the roaring chaos of our brains and totally decompress? We live these extraordinarily busy and hectic lives, with…whitelightxpress (66)in hive-185836 • 7 months agoOld Habits: How People Resist Healing Their Hearts and MindsMost people make a point of visiting their doctor at least once a year for a health check up. Doing so makes us "responsible" human beings. At the same time, most people will go to…whitelightxpress (66)in hive-185836 • 7 months agoLies We Tell Ourselves: Our Worlds Don't HAVE to be Perfect!A common topic in the world of psychology is the issue of people "getting in their own way." It's something we likely have all done, at one time or another. A challenge or opportunity…whitelightxpress (66)in hive-185836 • 7 months agoLife Beyond the Screen: There's a Real PERSON on the End of That Comment!There is little doubt in my mind that the Internet has been a great benefit for many many aspects of our lives! We now have access to instant news, shopping all around the world, sharing pictures…whitelightxpress (66)in hive-185836 • 7 months agoPsychology: Having Your Dysfunction Validated Does NOT Constitute Healing!I think validation is important to pretty much all people. Whenever we have strong feelings about something, and we have some sort of experience that results in those strong feelings, we want…whitelightxpress (66)in hive-185836 • 7 months agoGames People Play: Just Because You Don't LIKE the Facts Doesn't Stop Then BEING the Facts!We human beings sometimes have strange relationships with the way we perceive our worlds. Instead of being curious and open to the myriad opportunities the world offers, we shut ourselves inside a…whitelightxpress (66)in hive-185836 • 7 months agoMind and Wellness: On Knowing What is Important, and What is notWe human beings can be a funny lot! We believe we know a lot of things about life and ourselves, including such things as what is truly important and what is not. Even so, our actions…whitelightxpress (66)in hive-185836 • 7 months agoCounseling in Our Times: Clients Paying for Sessions With Crypto!Not my normal sort of post today. So it has finally happened: I had a client (not in the US) ask of they could pay for a counseling session with crypto! I have had the request before, but…whitelightxpress (66)in hive-185836 • 8 months agoPsychology and Healing: The Trap of Toxic Behaviors and CyclesSometimes we can get trapped in the drama of people who engage in an endless loop of chronically toxic behavior. "Toxic" might sound like a strong word to use, but there is little doubt that…whitelightxpress (66)in hive-185836 • 8 months agoMental Health: Do You Use Chaos to Attract Attention to Yourself?Have you ever met somebody whose entire life seems to be deeply steeped in a constant cloud of chaos? Sometimes it feels like practically everything that happens to them, and every project…whitelightxpress (66)in hive-185836 • 9 months agoMental Health: The Value of Time Spent AloneWhether this personally applies to you or not, a lot of people don't really like spending time alone. In many cases, they don't just not like spending time alone, but they're actually…
