Do you sometimes wonder if you are, or do others tell you that you are, “too nice?” Does it feel like you aren’t good enough unless you are doing something for someone? Does it feel like your desires and preferences take last place to everyone else? Does it seem like the nicer you are […]
Posts with the observation tag
Is Control, a Matter of Perspective?
I have a dog who thinks he is in charge of the world, at least the world as he sees it. He only weighs about 17 pounds but thinks that he can bully, manipulate and control full grown adults. It is in fact, amusing to watch him grab a toy and think that […]
Aloneness and Togetherness on My Terms, Lies I Tell Myself
Afraid to be vulnerable – not me – she squeaked, from behind her door of protection. Not me she said as she locked the gate. Not me she said as she pulled the shutters. I can be vulnerable when I want to, she said to herself. I just don’t want to right now. […]