Interpersonal ties

Determining the source of your jealousy There are few people on earth who can lay claim to immunity from the emotional and negative causes or effects of jealousy. Jealousy is a poison; a feeling that often feeds on other feelings such as insecurity and low self-esteem. When you are overcome with jealousy it speaks more about who you are and how you feel about yourself – your sense of security or insecurity – than it speaks about the actions of your partner or someone else, whether based on fear…

Now a days everybody has a pet: dog, cat, hamster, turtle, fish, etc. and those who have one, usually love them. This is a story of a girl that really loved her pet, and a struggle she had because of a distraction called: Cellphone. The story goes like this: Not long ago lived a girl named Sophie, she was 15 years old. She lived in a small and beautiful town near the beach, full of people from all around the world. Sophie was a happy girl that loved animals, so of course, she had a pet. A…

Gratitude It is therapeutic to count your blessings and thank God for them. A spirit of gratitude helps to generate inner joy and promote healing. Regarding gratitude when one is grieving the loss of a loved one, Robert Buckman in “I Didn’t Know What to say” wrote the following: “I have reconciled the deaths of friends by being grateful for having had such friendships. I have come to understand that Death ends life but certainly doesn’t rob it of meaning. We all need to remember that in our…

Follow the Yellow Brick Road and Enter my Childhood Growing up as a child in Singapore has taught me the importance of family. I was provided an idyllic life. I was raised in a home filled with love, support, peace, and happiness. My mother and father were both attorneys working full time, but they always made it a point to make time for me and my four other siblings. My childhood is so memorable because of four prominent objects in my life. Tea time with my family of seven, baking with my…

“Let it All Go” is a powerful and beautifully composed song, written by Rhodes and Birdy, and it was released in September 2015. Birdy found that writing with Rhodes was completely natural and she found the strength and fragility of Rhodes’ voice so compelling. I have found an extremely personal connection to this song, to the point where it drove me to tears. The duo wrote this song to send a message about being strong, whilst leaving the listeners with a question; “Does the pain of brokenness…

spousal relationship, love is passion and respect; being a friend and staying together through rough weather. For the family, love is providing and giving. It becomes sensitivity and awareness of another’s needs. At work, love manifests as commitment and passion for excellence. For a friend, love means right counsel in rough times and playfulness during easy times. For the nation, love is to create wealth through integrity. In life, love comes through as courage and acceptance. Tear down the…

Sergius explains to Louka that he finds his romantic pretensions with Raina exhausting. Sergius’ romanticism is making him miserable. The pure and unattainable ideals he aspires to only ensure that he fails. These defeats accumulate, creating a gap between his ideas of what a romantic relationship should be and his actual actions and desires. His relationship with Raina is more akin to a performance than an actual romance. Sergius seeks to escape the pressures of his engagement with the more…

Why You Should Travel Solo: 5 Compelling Reasons Travelling alone is a daunting task to many people especially to women. The instant thought that most of you get when you hear the idea of solo travel is that it is risky and not fun either. The chances of you having a safe and fun trip depend on how cautious you are and the places you choose to visit. However, the amazing benefits which could come out it are overlooked because of the fear. Solo travelers often make new friends during the trip as…

One specific way individuals pursue happiness in the 21st century is by giving to others in need. Individuals can give back to others by completing mission trips. Mission work is an asset to the pursuit of happiness because of the joy found in giving to others in terrible situations. Altruism, the belief or practice of selfless concern for the well-being of others, has been known to be the underlying reason on why mission trips make people happy (Sober 144). When individuals fully commit to a…

“In long-term relationships, we are called upon to navigate that delicate balance between separateness and connectedness. We confront the challenge of sustaining both, without losing either,” by Harriet Lerner. When a person falls in love with an individual, they are no longer a single soul, another human being is involved with their own mind, thoughts, needs, along with more. This means that everything is no longer about you, though is regarding what can be done to compose time for the partner…