Working Against Emotional Conditioning to Achieve Self-Understanding
Our emotional conditioning takes away our individuality by forcing us to be in a role when we interact with other people. Striving to understand our conditioning and break free of it is a constant challenge, as Ralph Waldo Emerson so cogently said: “To be...Self-Understanding and Your Goals
When we seek to understand ourselves, it helps to evaluate what type of person we want to be. Then we can examine the gap between who we are and what our desired goals are. To help with this, ask yourselves these questions: What do you want your outlook on life...Problems in Choosing a Mate
Mate choice is probably the most important decision in life. This is true whether the relationship is a heterosexual or homosexual one. Yet, problems plaguing marriage and long-term cohabiting relationships remain perplexing and unresolved. Even in long standing...The Child on the Sidewalk
Recently, on the sidewalk outside a store, I saw a woman and young child sitting on the concrete. It was winter and the child lacked gloves, shoes and socks. The child was crying so hard that he was hiccupping. I estimated the child to be two or three years old. The...Connect with Dr. Adams
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