We sometimes MAKE happen the bad things we worry most MIGHT happen so we can feel in control.

When you chase parts of people into the dark, those parts still play out, but in more harmful ways.

Our brains endlessly write false stories about the realities around us. We need look no further than our dreams for proof of this.

What we all seem to want is a sure thing

With all the uncertainty and change in the world, we want to know someone loves us as a constant

Of course there’s no such thing as unconditional love

All we truly expect is a PRETTY SURE thing

Sure enough that, as long as we don’t go too crazy, it feels just like a sure thing

Guilt is like a blinking red light letting you know that something requires attention and assessment.

The best thing to do is to give it attention and to make an assessment. If there’s nothing wrong, turn off the false alarm. If there is an issue, work to resolve it.

The worst thing to do is to leave it alone. Not only will it be an ongoing source of suffering, but it will also leave you blind to new issues.

Parents totally want their kids to have freedom. They just want to be in charge of it.