Parable Of The Cherry Tree And Childhood Wounds

Self Esteem

My Unfortunate Cherry Tree Worthless, puny and scrawny were the words best describing my 20-year-old cherry tree. Despite the passage of time, the tree never grew. Before chopping it down, I asked a gardener, “Why isn’t the tree thriving?” He carefully looked it over and said, “This tree trunk is knocked once a week when…

Relationship Red Flags

Relationship

  In a great relationship there is RECIPROCITY and the POWER is shared.  Both people’s thoughts, feelings and preferences are important.  But some people are emotionally unhealthy and unable to negotiate relationships in that manner.   Emotionally unhealthy partners don’t comprehend the concept of MUTUALITY because they need POWER OVER.    Here are some questions…