Stories for and about those who recharge in solitude and feel life deeply.
Old days New days According to David Brooks in “The Road to Character”, we become more disciplined, considerate and loving through a thousand small acts of self-control, sharing, service, friendship and refined enjoyment. Brooks talks about making disciplined, caring choices that create entrenched positive neural pathways. The two phrases that stuck [...]
Dalai Lama What the Dalai Lama taught me about self-respect Lack of self-esteem, self-respect and self- confidence are the cancers often eating introverts. The internet is full of websites and articles trying to convince us, that we are somehow "OK". If you also lack one of these features, let's try a different approach. [...]
Dr. Jonice Webb describes nurturance as a combination of love, care and help. Dr. Webb is the author of a book titled, "Running on Empty: Overcome Your Childhood Emotional Neglect". It is about what was left out of our childhood versus what happened, and how it affects our adult relationships. I highly recommend the book. I [...]
Have you found yourself dreading a work event? Or at a happy hour leaning against the wall, checking your phone, and waiting for a chance to leave? Almost every introvert has a story like this, a time where meeting new people felt uncomfortable and conversation was difficult. I’m a strong introvert, and I know meeting new [...]
Lust is at a distance, love is up close. According to psychologist, Dr. Stan Tatkin, if your relationship needs rekindling, lust is not your best bet. Getting physically near your partner and making eye-contact, are better choices. Mate selection at a distance The primitive parts of our brain assess people at an actual distance to see [...]
Dr. Stan Tatkin says we can and should be our partner's best anti-depressant and anti-anxiety agent. That seems like a tall order to me, but I have learned so much about attachment theory, couple bubbles and neurobiology from Dr. Tatkin, I'm willing to trust him. Dr. Tatkin is fond of saying partners are in each other's care. [...]
