by Linda and Charlie | Dec 1, 2016 | 2016, BLOGS |
We received an email from our friend Jack Kornfield today. Jack is teacher of Buddhism, a co-founder of the Spirit Rock Meditation Center, a psychologist, father, and author of several widely acclaimed books. In his email he spoke to the concerns and feeling that that... by Linda and Charlie | Nov 1, 2016 | 2016, BLOGS |
Mark was a pleaser. He tripped all over himself trying to present himself as a nice guy. His life was dedicated to smiling, being positive, and trying to keep his wife Fay happy. Fay was a pistol. She had a fiery temper and she didn’t believe in repressing her... by Linda and Charlie | Oct 1, 2016 | 2016, BLOGS |
At 1:55 pm EDT on September 2, 2013, Diana Nyad, age 64, reached the shore of Key West Florida 53 hours after plunging into the Bay in Havana, Cuba. Thirty-three years after her first attempt, this was her fifth effort to complete the Havana to Key West swim, and upon... by Linda and Charlie | Sep 1, 2016 | 2016, BLOGS |
We (Linda and Charlie) are both inspired by the stories of people who have endured great hardship and have come through the darkness, stronger at the broken places. We refer to their ordeals as “psychological rags to riches stories.” Some such stories feature people... by Linda and Charlie | Aug 1, 2016 | 2016, BLOGS |
Charlie: It’s often referred to as ‘the invisible addiction’ because it flies under the radar. Unlike alcoholism, drug addiction, or gambling, this addiction is not only almost impossible for an outsider to recognize, but it’s viewed by most of the population as being... by Linda and Charlie | Jul 1, 2016 | 2016, BLOGS |
Linda: I confess to having admiration and sometimes envy towards people who have experienced great success in their chosen field, no matter what it is. I sometimes wonder if I could ever achieve that kind of greatness and wonder about what differentiates those who are...