What we focus on, we amplify. This is the story of why hearts turn up everywhere in my life. I had a friend who collected heart shaped rocks. I admired her collection, so I wanted to find some too. I thought it would be difficult and at first it was hard to find rocks that…
Yet is a common English word that when used as a conjunction is equivalent to “but” or “nevertheless”. It means at a future time, in spite of a preceding event. A psychiatrist friend of mine named Betty, claimed YET was her favorite word. Betty would tell clients, “I know your story is discouraging and it’s…
If you ever wonder if you have OCD or OCD tendencies, or if you can’t rid yourself of harmful thoughts, I recommend the book Brain Lock, Free Yourself from Obsessive Compulsive Behavior by Jeffrey M. Schwartz, M.D. with Beverly Beyette. Below is a short synopsis of the book. What is OCD? U.C.L.A. researcher Jeffrey M. Schwartz…