Tag: Courage

Excerpt from “The Courage to Be Imperfect,” a speech by Rudolf Dreikurs

I have found many, many who try so hard to be good. But I have failed yet to see that they have done so for the welfare of others. What I find behind these people who try to be so good is a concern with their own prestige. They are good for the benefit of…


Safe Harbor

I want to discuss a fundamental skill, tool and value in couples relationships. I will call this ‘creating a Safe Harbor.’ Safe harbor means that you, my partner, can be safe here. It means you, my love, can be uniquely you and expect love, support, appreciation and acceptance for your uniqueness.  It means that I…


What We Feel and What We Think Doesn’t Matter

Try this for controversial:  What we feel and what we think doesn’t matter.  Boy, I’m sure the title alone has scared some people off my web-site.  🙂 This sounds as bad as slapping a baby!  But I want to talk about manifesting for a moment, and I plan to make it clear why feelings and…


On Being Helpful

The most helpful thing we can do for others is love them where they are and model what is possible by living our own lives more fully. Loving someone right where they are can be an act of faith and courage. Faith because you must let go of your idea of where someone is supposed…