Dorothy M. Neddermeyer, PhD

You have no doubt heard the poignant statement, “We are human beings having a spiritual experience and we are spiritual beings having a human experience.” Have you pondered the poignancy of that statement?

Do you notice that sometimes your desires and expectations to achieve your goals seem to compel restlessness. Knowing what you desire in life, but not being sure how to get it creates internal conflict which compels you to feel on edge.

When things go wrong, as they sometimes will, it is easy to allow a bad mood to creep in, and that bad mood has a way of spiraling and affecting your life for several days. In the same way, if you feel bad about yourself, you tend to act in ways that have repercussions, again creating a negative vibe that can negatively influence several days.

Being in touch with your emotional needs allows you to have healthier relationships. More often than not when you become upset by the words or actions of another, your emotions reveal an issue within yourself that you are not willing to face. If you can see these situations as opportunities to resolve your fears or uncertainties, you can learn to explore your emotional responses and work through the issues they reveal.

No doubt you have heard the following statements/questions regarding fault.

Whose fault is it? This question seeks to find fault and who to blame.

It's not my fault. This statement is defensive and stops all openness to seek resolution.

Do you trust your intuition or sixth sense when interacting with others? Intuition is the ability to sense or know immediately without reasoning. Intuition is the philosophical construct of French philosopher Henri Bergson.